In October 2025 we submitted a planning application to refurbish our site at 8 Albert Embankment. This work would allow the building to become our headquarters once more.
History of the building
The building at 8 Albert Embankment was constructed by London Fire Brigade in the 1930s as a combined fire station and office block. The fire station occupies the ground and first floors of the building, with six floors of office space above.
The office space was used as our headquarters until 2008, when it moved into a leased commercial property in Southwark.
Our new plans
The proposed plans will see the building's vacant office space refurbished and brought back into service. These offices will become home to the essential support services that make up our headquarters function.
Alongside the renovated office space, work will be carried out to the ground and first floors to upgrade and refit Lambeth Fire Station. This will include new equipment stores and workspaces, as well as remodelled accommodation for firefighters. As a Grade II listed structure, extra care will be taken to preserve key historic elements found in the building's original design. The training space in the yard and drill tower will also receive investment, and the appliance bays will be adapted to accommodate specialist vehicles if required.
As part of the proposals, a new space will be created, centred around the existing Memorial Hall, where the sacrifice of fallen London firefighters is remembered. This space will allow our historic collection to be displayed, which will be used for educational purposes and community outreach. There will also be a community room for local residents and groups to use.
8 Albert Embankment planning application
Take a look at the planning application for further details on the proposed plan.
Consultation
To ensure the views and needs of nearby residents and the local community were considered, we conducted a series of consultations with the local community before submitting this planning application.
Here are the materials shared with the community during the first and second round of consultation. They include diagrams of the proposed works and artist’s impressions:
Join the conversation
The views and insights of the local community are important to us, and we’re committed to understanding their wants and needs. As we further develop plans for this site we’ll continue to work with the local community.
Mailing list
Please sign-up to the project mailing list to received updates on engagement opportunities. Your support in raising awareness of these opportunities helps ensure that the local community is included in the proposals.
New community update sessions
We’ll continue to engage with local residents about the application and proposals for the Lambeth Fire Station site. We’ll be doing this via community update sessions.
The sessions will be held three times a year, at regular intervals. It will give you the opportunity to get updates from us on the progress of the application. If you're interested in attending the sessions sign-up to the project mailing list and we'll be in touch with further information when available.
Contact us
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the project team:
- Phone: 020 3900 3676
- Email: 8AlbertEmbankment@kandaconsulting.co.uk
- Post: Floor 5, 10 Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4UQ, KAN0732
Previous planning applications
Previous planning applications for 8 Albert Embankment also included plans for sites on Lambeth High Street and Newport Street. These are being considered separately by London Fire Brigade together with the Greater London Authority (GLA). The map below shows the new proposed development area site and the separate Lambeth High Street and Newport Street sites.
In 2021 the Secretary of State refused planning permission for a previous planning application for 8 Albert Embankment. The Brigade and LandsecU+I (the previous development partner) worked hard to find a solution. However, both partners reached the conclusion that the Brigade needed to explore alternative options. As a result LandsecU+I and the Brigade have drawn their agreement to a close.