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Royal Elizabeth

149-155 Berkeley Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
63 mheight
20floors
2017completed
147homes
11permits

Development milestones

Planning application2014Planning application TP-2014-319/A lodged
ApprovedBy 2015Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Construction startedMay 2015First major construction permit issued
First occupantsMay 2017First occupancy permit issued
Completed2017Royal Elizabeth completed: 20 floors

Building team

Architect
Disegno Australia
Interior designer
PDG Design
Builder
Hamilton Marino
Developer
PDG Corporation
Developer
SSS Group
Architect
Elenberg Fraser

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ5
Overlays
DDO61, DDO61-A5, HO1124, PO1
Strata plan
PS723381 · 236 lots
Scores
🚆 9 · ☕ 6 · 🌳 9 · ✨ 3

Timeline

20192 building permits · about $29k of new works
Largest: Ground Floor - Tenancy Fitout
2018Council census records it as residential apartment, 19 floors
Name recorded: Royal Elizabeth
20181 building permit and 2 certificates · about $70k of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Tenancy 1 - Internal and External Fit-Out Works to Existing Tenancy Only
2017Royal Elizabeth completed: 20 floors
Derived from Skyscraper Center (CTBUH)
May 2017First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20174 certificates
Largest: 24 Storey residential commercial and carpark building. Stage 1 - Piling, capping beams and excavation excluding all rock anchors.
2016Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 4 floors
20163 building permits
Largest: Stage 5 - Architectural and remaining Works
By 2015Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
May 2015First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20151 building permit · about $43.5m of new works
Largest: 24 Storey residential commercial and carpark building. Stage 1 - Piling, capping beams and excavation excluding all rock anchors.
2014Planning application TP-2014-319/A lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
20141 building permit · about $300k of new works
Largest: Construct a 19 storey residential commercial and carpark. Stage 1 demolition.
2012Council census records it as workshop/studio, 2 floors
2003Council census records it as office, 2 floors
20031 certificate
Largest: Construction of shopfront alterations, external painting and signage. Stage 2: Pelham & Berkeley Street Facades. Ground Floor (showroom) a
20021 building permit · about $200k of new works
Largest: Stage 1 Alterations to ground floor and level 1 showrooms
2002First council census entry: unoccupied - unused, 1 floors
19992 building permits · about $5k of new works
Largest: stage 2 Fitout whole of building for car show room
19981 certificate · about $200k of new works
Largest: stage 1 Fitout whole of building for car show room

Building permits and certificates (19)

Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.

12 Sept 2019Ground Floor - Tenancy Fitout$24k
22 Jan 2019Units 1601-1602 - Internal Non-Structural Wall Demolition between Units 1601 & 1602$5k
28 Dec 2018Stage 1 - Tenancy 1 - Internal and External Fit-Out Works to Existing Tenancy Only$70k
12 July 2018Alterations to existing multi storey residential apartment building$70k
21 Jan 2018Alterations to existing multi storey residential apartment building$70k
29 May 201724 Storey residential commercial and carpark building. Stage 1 - Piling, capping beams and excavation excluding all rock anchors.$43.5m
29 May 2017Stage 2 - Building works which includes all structural works including PT Slabs$10.0m
29 May 2017Stage 3 - Services including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and fire services - 24 storey residential commercial and carpark building$7.8m
29 May 2017Stage 4 - Internal wall framing and facade works (Levels 1-10 only)$10.0m
13 Sept 2016Stage 5 - Architectural and remaining Works$16.6m
16 June 2016Stage 4 - Internal wall framing and facade works (Levels 1-10 only)$10.0m
07 June 2016Stage 3 - Services including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and fire services - 24 storey residential commercial and carpark building$7.8m
11 May 201524 Storey residential commercial and carpark building. Stage 1 - Piling, capping beams and excavation excluding all rock anchors.$43.5m
22 Dec 2014Construct a 19 storey residential commercial and carpark. Stage 1 demolition.$300k
19 Feb 2003Construction of shopfront alterations, external painting and signage. Stage 2: Pelham & Berkeley Street Facades. Ground Floor (showroom) and Level 1 (showroom)$200k
16 Oct 2002Stage 1 Alterations to ground floor and level 1 showrooms$200k
14 Jan 1999Signage$5k
14 Jan 1999stage 2 Fitout whole of building for car show room$200k
09 Nov 1998stage 1 Fitout whole of building for car show room$130k

Questions and answers

Is Royal Elizabeth residential or commercial?
Royal Elizabeth mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Royal Elizabeth built?
Royal Elizabeth was completed in 2017.

How many floors does Royal Elizabeth have?
Royal Elizabeth has 20 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Royal Elizabeth?
Royal Elizabeth has 147 homes. The national address file lists 188 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What size apartments are in Royal Elizabeth?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 82 1 bed and 68 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does Royal Elizabeth have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 54 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Royal Elizabeth?
The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.

What businesses are in Royal Elizabeth?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Royal Elizabeth, including More Tea and Royal Xpress Mini Mart Plus Liquor.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Royal Elizabeth?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 149-155 Berkeley Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Royal Elizabeth?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Royal Elizabeth?
SSS Group developed Royal Elizabeth, Elenberg Fraser designed it and Hamilton Marino built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Royal Elizabeth?
About 62 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 226 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Royal Elizabeth?
Parkville Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Royal Elizabeth?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 5 (CCZ5). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1124).

Does Royal Elizabeth have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS723381 has 236 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Royal Elizabeth recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 11 building permits for Royal Elizabeth since 1999. The most recent was in September 2019.

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); Development Activity Monitor (CC BY 4.0); Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

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