Council House 2
218-242 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 50 m tall · #301 in Melbourne
- 10 floors
- 5 businesses
- 21 car spaces
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20 years standing
- 2006Completed
- TodayStill standing
9 building permits · 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Council House 2
Council House 2 is a 10-floor office building on Little Collins Street in Melbourne, and it was awarded a six-star Green Star rating in 2005. Developed by the City of Melbourne, it was designed by DesignInc and Mick Pearce and built by Hansen & Yuncken. Construction started in 2006, and the building was completed the same year.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2006
- Construction started
- 2004 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 50 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#301 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 10
- Footprint
- 994 m²
- Architect
- DesignInc
- Builder
- Hansen Yuncken
- Businesses
- 5
- Car spaces
- 21
- Strata plan
- PS524242 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 9
Score cards
Town Hall Station 3 min walk · 11 tram stops within 400 m
137 cafés, 13 grocers, 24 medical within 250 m
76 street trees within 150 m · park 34 m away
21,262 people pass daily nearby · 71 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 Council House 2.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 210 m
Train station4 min · 317 m
Tram stop1 min · 104 m
Tram stop2 min · 141 m
Tram stop2 min · 158 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in Council House 2
5 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Champagne Problems
City of Melbourne
InStitchu
Renato Jewellers
Swensk
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Council House 2: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO2Parking 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
- PS524242
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 9
- Estimated cost of works
- About $1.6m
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 Council House 2 in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Council House 2 residential or commercial?
Council House 2 is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Council House 2 built?
Council House 2 was completed in 2006.
How many floors does Council House 2 have?
Council House 2 has 10 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Council House 2?
The latest council census counted 5 businesses in Council House 2, including Champagne Problems, City of Melbourne and InStitchu.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Council House 2?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Council House 2?
City of Melbourne developed Council House 2, Mick Pearce designed it and Hansen Yuncken built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Council House 2?
About 50 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 301 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Council House 2?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Swanston St/Bourke St #6, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Council House 2?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2).
Does Council House 2 have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS524242 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Council House 2 recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 9 building permits for Council House 2 since 2006. The most recent was in March 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council House 2 | Commercial | — | 10 | 2006 |
| Tivoli Arcade | Commercial | 48 m | 17 | 1970 |
| Commonwealth Bank Building | Commercial | 81 m | 11 | 1941 |
| Royal Mail House | Commercial | 80 m | 10 | 1960 |
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), Development Activity Monitor (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.