🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 1890πŸ› Heritage overlay

Lombard Buildings

13-17 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 6 floors
  • 8 businesses

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136 years standing

  1. 1890Completed
  2. 1990Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

9 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Lombard Buildings

Lombard Buildings is a seven-storey office building on Queen Street in Melbourne. Construction began in 1889 and it was completed in 1890. It was designed by Reed, Henderson & Smart and developed by Balfour, Elliott & Co, with H Lockington also named as a developer.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1890
Construction started
1889 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
6
Footprint
548 mΒ²
Architect
Reed, Henderson & Smart Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
8
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
TP79814 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
9

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Flinders Street Station 5 min walk Β· 10 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities6/10

66 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

80 street trees within 150 m Β· park 118 m away

✨ Activity7/10

2,061 people pass daily nearby Β· 31 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 Lombard Buildings.

πŸ“ArchitectReed, Henderson & Smart1889–1890reported1889-1890 Β· Architect of the original buildingSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ—DeveloperBalfour, Elliott & Co1889–1890reported1889-1890 Β· Client for original constructionSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ—DeveloperH Lockington1889–1890reported1889-1890Source: Wikipedia β†—
🏦OwnerLombard House Pty LtdreportedCurrentSource: Wikipedia β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
5 min Β· 389 m
πŸš†Flinders Street Railway Station
Train station
6 min Β· 448 m
πŸš‹Market St/Flinders St #3
Tram stop
1 min Β· 70 m
πŸš‹Flinders St/Queens Bridge St #1
Tram stop
2 min Β· 127 m
πŸš‹Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4
Tram stop
3 min Β· 216 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

66β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
8πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
7🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
16🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)

Residents37,341
Median age26
Households renting70%
Households without a car75%
Walk to work40%
Public transport to work43%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Businesses in Lombard Buildings

8 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

KENNEDY RYAN ADVISORY PTY LTD

Accounting Services

Live Performance Australia

Business and Professional Association Services

Monaco Lawyers

Legal Services

Peter Ryan Architects Pty Ltd

Architectural Services

Recordpoint Software Pty Ltd

Software Publishing

SmarterLite Group

Other Manufacturing n.e.c.

Strategic Wealth Pty Ltd

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

Winya Indigenous Furniture Pty Ltd

Wooden Furniture and Upholstered Seat Manufacturing

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Lombard Buildings: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $178k of new works
Largest: Suite 1, Proposed fitout to existing office tenancy
2010πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 7 floors
Name recorded: Lombard Buildings
2010πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $52k of new works
Largest: Level 5, 15 Queen St: Partition fitout.
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $14k of new works
Largest: Ground - minor works
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $10k of new works
Largest: Tenancy fitout for commercial premises, Lower Ground Floor.
2007πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $31k of new works
Largest: High Rise Commercial Building. Alterations on Level 4 for office partitioning.
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $25k of new works
Largest: External Balustrading
2004πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $55k of new works
Largest: Office alterations Level 2
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 7 floors
1890πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Lombard Buildings completed: 6 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO728Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

Vicmap Planning, Β© 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
TP79814
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
9
Estimated cost of works
About $365k
2004New works by year (estimated)2018

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

2002Office Β· 7 floors Β· "LOMBARD HOUSE"
2010Office Β· 7 floors Β· "Lombard Buildings"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lombard Buildings residential or commercial?

Lombard Buildings is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was Lombard Buildings built?

Lombard Buildings was completed in 1890.

How many floors does Lombard Buildings have?

Lombard Buildings has 6 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Lombard Buildings?

The latest council census counted 8 businesses in Lombard Buildings, including KENNEDY RYAN ADVISORY PTY LTD, Live Performance Australia and Monaco Lawyers.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Lombard Buildings?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Lombard Buildings?

H Lockington developed Lombard Buildings and Reed, Henderson & Smart designed it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near Lombard Buildings?

Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Market St/Flinders St #3, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Lombard Buildings?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO728).

Does Lombard Buildings have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision TP79814 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Lombard Buildings recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 9 building permits for Lombard Buildings since 2004. The most recent was in October 2018.

Compare with nearby buildings

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Lombard BuildingsCommercialβ€”61890
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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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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