🏒 CommercialHospital/ClinicCompleted 1959πŸ› Heritage overlay

Coates Building

18-22 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 49 m tall Β· #313 in Melbourne
  • 13 floors
  • 48 businesses

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67 years standing

  1. 1959Completed
  2. 1996Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

28 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Coates Building

Coates Building is a 13-storey building on Collins Street in Melbourne, with a roof height of 49 metres and a heritage overlay. The council census lists its main use as a hospital or clinic. It was designed by John La Gerche and completed in 1959.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1959
Height
49 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#313 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
13 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
606 mΒ²
Architect
John La Gerche Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
48
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
TP813664 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
28

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Parliament Railway Station 3 min walk Β· 9 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

79 cafΓ©s, 3 grocers, 63 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

93 street trees within 150 m Β· park 107 m away

✨ Activity9/10

5,406 people pass daily nearby Β· 59 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 Coates Building.

πŸ“ArchitectJohn La GerchereportedDesigned the buildingSource: Built Heritage Consultants Melbourne (Dictionary of Unsung Architects) β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Parliament Railway Station
Train station
3 min Β· 219 m
πŸš†Parliament Station
Train station
3 min Β· 250 m
πŸš‹Spring St/Collins St #8
Tram stop
1 min Β· 42 m
πŸš‹Parliament Station/Macarthur St #10
Tram stop
2 min Β· 160 m
πŸš‹Bourke St/Spring St #0
Tram stop
2 min Β· 185 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

79β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
3πŸ›’ Grocers
2πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
63🩺 Medical
2πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
15🍷 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 Coates Building

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

20 Collins St Medical Centre

General Practice Medical Services

A Moment Skin Lab

Hairdressing and Beauty Services

ANTRICK EDUCATION PTY LTD

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Barry Smith Ceramics / Dental Ceramics

Medical and Surgical Equipment Manufacturing

Beauty Fairy

Hairdressing and Beauty Services

Bentleys Barristers & Solicitors

Legal Services

Blue Spa Dental

Dental Services

Bruce Edward Squire

Dental Services

BYS Finance Pty Ltd

Accounting Services

Looking for space in Coates Building?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Coates Building: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $234k of new works
Largest: Level 8 - Dental surgery partial fit out
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $60k of new works
Largest: Demolition of internal office partitions
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $120k of new works
Largest: Level 7, Internal fit-out
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $25k of new works
Largest: Level 7, tenancy 703 'Semz Group' Office Fitout
2013πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $547k of new works
Largest: Tenancy fitout of an existing area to a Dental Surgery
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as hospital/clinic, 13 floors
Name recorded: Coates Building
2011πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $122k of new works
Largest: Office Alteration to Suite 5, Level 8.
2009πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $355k of new works
Largest: Alterations Dental Surgery Level 8, Fitout to Suites 1 & 3.
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $174k of new works
Largest: Tenancy fitout of office Level 7, Suite 2a
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $156k of new works
Largest: Alteration to Dental surgery Level 10 Suites 1 & 2
2006πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $617k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to existing dental suites (Level 10, Suites 4, 5 & 6)
2005πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $45k of new works
Largest: Tenancy fitout Suite 4-6 Level 12
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $45k of new works
Largest: Ste 8 Level 5 alterations to offices
2003πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $140k of new works
Largest: Alteration to existing building. Consultancy fitout to Suite 2.
2002πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $100k of new works
Largest: Fit out of shop for intended use of cafe.
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: hospital/clinic, 13 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $155k of new works
Largest: Internal fitout, alterations to an existing tenancy.
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $60k of new works
Largest: alterations to office partitions on level 7
1997πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $15k of new works
Largest: Office alterations to Level 10
1996πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $105k of new works
Largest: Refurbishment of ground floor lobby
1995πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $20k of new works
Largest: Medical suite fitout
1959πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Coates Building completed: 13 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
HO1312Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
HO504Heritage 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
TP813664
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
28
Estimated cost of works
About $3.1m
1995New works by year (estimated)2019

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

2002Hospital/Clinic Β· 13 floors Β· "COATES BUILDING"
2011Hospital/Clinic Β· 13 floors Β· "Coates Building"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coates Building residential or commercial?

Coates Building is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as hospital/clinic.

When was Coates Building built?

Coates Building was completed in 1959.

How many floors does Coates Building have?

Coates Building has 13 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Coates Building?

The latest council census counted 48 businesses in Coates Building, including 20 Collins St Medical Centre, A Moment Skin Lab and ANTRICK EDUCATION PTY LTD.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Coates Building?

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

Who designed and built Coates Building?

John La Gerche designed Coates Building. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Coates Building?

About 49 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 313 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Coates Building?

Parliament Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spring St/Collins St #8, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Coates Building?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1312).

Does Coates Building have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision TP813664 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Coates Building recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 28 building permits for Coates Building since 1995. The most recent was in June 2019.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Coates BuildingCommercialβ€”131959
Farrer HouseCommercial21 m131969
Alcaston HouseCommercial64 m81930

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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