The Mission to Seamen
717 Flinders Street, Docklands VIC 3008
- 13 m tall · #146 in Docklands
- 3 floors
- 1 businesses
- 8 car spaces
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107 years standing
- 1919Completed
- 2004Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
2 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About The Mission to Seamen
The Mission to Seamen is a three-storey building in Docklands, about 12 metres to the roof; its main council census use is performances, conferences and ceremonies. Walter Richmond Butler designed it, and construction started in 1916. Lovell Chen later refurbished the building, and a 2019 rededication marked the upgrades to the Flinders Street building.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1919 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Construction started
- 1916
- Height
- 12 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#146 of 286 in Docklands - Floors
- 3 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 229 m²
- Architect
- Walter Richmond Butler
- Businesses
- 1
- Car spaces
- 8
- Strata plan
- PP5514C · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 2
Score cards
Southern Cross Station 6 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
44 cafés, 1 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m
108 street trees within 150 m · park 22 m away
12,069 people pass daily nearby · 8 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of The Mission to Seamen.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station6 min · 444 m
Train station6 min · 447 m
Tram stop1 min · 68 m
Tram stop3 min · 204 m
Tram stop3 min · 271 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Docklands
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in The Mission to Seamen
1 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
The Flying Angel Club
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at The Mission to Seamen: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO650Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesLSIO3Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bayPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Plan of subdivision
- PP5514C
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 2
- Estimated cost of works
- About $1.3m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about The Mission to Seamen in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Mission to Seamen residential or commercial?
The Mission to Seamen is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as performances, conferences, ceremonies.
When was The Mission to Seamen built?
The Mission to Seamen was completed in 1919.
How many floors does The Mission to Seamen have?
The Mission to Seamen has 3 floors above ground.
What businesses are in The Mission to Seamen?
The latest council census counted 1 business in The Mission to Seamen, including The Flying Angel Club.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Mission to Seamen?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The Mission to Seamen?
Walter Richmond Butler designed The Mission to Seamen. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The Mission to Seamen?
About 12 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 146 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.
What public transport is near The Mission to Seamen?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is South Wharf/Wurundjeri Way #D5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for The Mission to Seamen?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO650).
Does The Mission to Seamen have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PP5514C has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on The Mission to Seamen recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 2 building permits for The Mission to Seamen since 2013. The most recent was in October 2021.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mission to Seamen | Commercial | — | 3 | 1919 |
| Melbourne Convention Centre Parking | Commercial | 79 m | 10 | 1983 |
| V1 Village Docklands | Mixed use | 118 m | 22 | 2005 |
| Flinders Wharf Apartments | Mixed use | 118 m | 19 | 2003 |
| Collins Square Tower 5 | Commercial | 137 m | 32 | 2018 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), CLUE residential dwellings (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.