🏒 CommercialPerformances, Conferences, CeremoniesCompleted 1871πŸ› Heritage overlay

Welsh Church & Presbytery

320-330 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 2 floors
  • 1 businesses
  • 5 car spaces

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155 years standing

  1. 1871Completed
  2. 2006Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

4 building permits Β· 1 news storyFull timeline ↓

About Welsh Church & Presbytery

Welsh Church & Presbytery is a Gothic Revival church on La Trobe Street in Melbourne, mainly used for performances, conferences and ceremonies. Crouch & Wilson designed it, and it was completed in 1871, the year it opened for worship in late December. Construction started in 1852, and the building has two floors above ground.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1871
Construction started
1852 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
2 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
464 mΒ²
Architect
Crouch & Wilson
Businesses
1
Car spaces
5
Strata plan
PS642741 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
4

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Melbourne Central Station 3 min walk Β· 9 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

120 cafΓ©s, 10 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

76 street trees within 150 m Β· park 272 m away

✨ Activity10/10

22,525 people pass daily nearby Β· 57 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 Welsh Church & Presbytery.

πŸ“ArchitectCharles Webb1871reported1871 Β· Named as designer in 1871 by some sourcesSource: Australian Christian Church Histories β†—
πŸ“ArchitectCrouch & Wilson1871verified1871 Β· Designer of the 1871 Gothic Revival churchSource: Wikipedia β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Melbourne Central Station
Train station
3 min Β· 237 m
πŸš†Melbourne Central Railway Station
Train station
3 min Β· 246 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St #5
Tram stop
1 min Β· 78 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5
Tram stop
2 min Β· 146 m
πŸš‹Flagstaff Station/La Trobe St #3
Tram stop
4 min Β· 310 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

120β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
10πŸ›’ Grocers
1πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 Medical
3πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
8🍷 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 Welsh Church & Presbytery

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

Welsh Presbyterian Church

Religious Services

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Welsh Church & Presbytery: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2013πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $4k of new works
Largest: To allow the upgrade of the fire indicator panel
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as performances, conferences, ceremonies, 2 floors
Name recorded: Welsh Church & Presbytery
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $100k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to existing church - kitchen fit out 320 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $596k of new works
Largest: Demolition of west annexe to caretakers residence and construction of a two-storey addition and refurbishment of caretakers residence reside
2002πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $63k of new works
Largest: Refurbishment of toilet facilities to an existing building
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: performances, conferences, ceremonies, 2 floors
1871πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Welsh Church & Presbytery completed: 2 floors
Derived from Organ Historical Trust of Australia
30 Dec 1871πŸ“°
News
Gothic Revival church in La Trobe Street opened for worship
The Welsh Presbyterian church in La Trobe Street, built in the early decorated Gothic style, was opened for divine worship on Saturday 30 December 1871, as reported by The Argus on 1 January 1872. It replaced an earlier, larger building on the site, as the congregation had outgrown it.
Covered by 2 outlets

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
HO682Heritage 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
PS642741
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
4
Estimated cost of works
About $763k
2002New works by year (estimated)2013

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

2002Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies Β· 2 floors Β· "WELSH CHURCH & PRESBYTERY"
2011Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies Β· 2 floors Β· "Welsh Church & Presbytery"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Welsh Church & Presbytery residential or commercial?

Welsh Church & Presbytery is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as performances, conferences, ceremonies.

When was Welsh Church & Presbytery built?

Welsh Church & Presbytery was completed in 1871.

How many floors does Welsh Church & Presbytery have?

Welsh Church & Presbytery has 2 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Welsh Church & Presbytery?

The latest council census counted 1 business in Welsh Church & Presbytery, including Welsh Presbyterian Church.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Welsh Church & Presbytery?

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

Who designed and built Welsh Church & Presbytery?

Crouch & Wilson designed Welsh Church & Presbytery. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near Welsh Church & Presbytery?

Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St #5, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Welsh Church & Presbytery?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO682).

Does Welsh Church & Presbytery have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS642741 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Welsh Church & Presbytery recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 4 building permits for Welsh Church & Presbytery since 2002. The most recent was in October 2013.

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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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