The London Fire Brigade is in the early stages of developing new proposals for the future of the Lambeth Fire Station site fronting Albert Embankment. These proposals will secure the future of the building and deliver a much-needed new fit for purpose Lambeth Fire Station and London Fire Brigade Headquarters, along with an events and exhibition space. Plans for the Lambeth High Street and Newport Street sites (that were a part of previous planning applications) are being considered separately by the London Fire Brigade in conjunction with GLA. We are hosting two drop-in events for members of the local community to come and meet the project team, ask any questions and share their feedback on the proposals.
These will be taking place at The Memorial Hall, 8 Albert Embankment, SE1 7SP on:
- Saturday 7 December, from 10am - 1pm
- Wednesday 11 December, from 4pm - 8pm
Following the first event the consultation materials will be uploaded to this website along with an online feedback form for the local community to share their responses on the proposals brought forward.
Previous applications including the Lambeth Fire Station site were brought forward in 2010 and 2019. These were unsuccessful and following the Secretary of State’s decision in 2021 to refuse planning permission for 8 Albert Embankment, the Brigade and LandsecU+I, the previous development partner, worked hard to find a solution. However, both parties reached the conclusion that the London Fire Brigade needs to explore alternative options and LandsecU+I and the Brigade have drawn their agreement to a close.
The London Fire Brigade are currently bringing forward proposals for only the Lambeth Fire Station site fronting Albert Embankment – which doesn’t include the Lambeth High Street or Newport Street sites which were part of previous planning applications. Please see a map of the proposed development area site below.
The London Fire Brigade are exploring a range of options for their headquarters, including the refurbishment of 8 Albert Embankment. The proposals will refurbish and upgrade the Grade II Listed building, bringing it back into use as the London Fire Brigade’s new Headquarters. The new offices will cater for 850 London Fire Brigade staff, with an anticipated typical daily occupancy of 200-400. The space will include general office space and staff welfare spaces.
As a part of the proposals, a new space will be created that will allow events and exhibitions on the ground floor.
The proposals will also update and deliver a new fit for purpose fire station on the site which is an important location for the delivery of our operational response to fires and other emergencies in the capital.
Following the first drop-in event on Saturday, 7 December, the consultation materials will be uploaded to this page along with an online feedback form for members of the local community to share their responses on the proposals brought forward.
The online consultation feedback form will close on Monday, 6 January 2025.
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Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the project team via the details below:
Phone number: 020 3900 3676
Email address: 8AlbertEmbankment@kandaconsulting.co.uk
FOA: Floor 5, 10 Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4UQ, KAN0732