🏒 CommercialPerformances, Conferences, CeremoniesCompleted 1863πŸ› Heritage overlay

Church of Christ

329-333 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 1 floors
  • 1 businesses

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163 years standing

  1. 1863Completed
  2. 1994Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

8 building permits Β· 1 news storyFull timeline ↓

About Church of Christ

Church of Christ, on Swanston Street in Melbourne, is a commercial building mainly used for performances, conferences and ceremonies. Designed by Charles Webb and built by Peter Cunningham, it was completed in 1863 and has one floor above ground.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1863
Construction started
2004 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
1 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
306 mΒ²
Architect
Charles Webb
Builder
Peter Cunningham Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
1
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
TP866342 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ2
Permits on record
8

Score cards

πŸš† Transport10/10

Melbourne Central Railway Station 2 min walk Β· 11 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

235 cafΓ©s, 20 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

70 street trees within 150 m Β· park 366 m away

✨ Activity10/10

31,158 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 Church of Christ.

πŸ“ArchitectCharles Webb1863verified1863 Β· Original architect of the 1863 churchSource: Wikidata β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderPeter Cunningham1863reported1863 Β· Main contractor for the 1863 churchSource: Ferguson and Urie β†—
🏦OwnerJohn Knox Free Presbyterian Church1863–1883reported1863-1883 Β· John Knox Free Presbyterian congregation, first ownerSource: Ferguson and Urie β†—
πŸ“ArchitectRBA Architects2022reportedRefurbishment Β· 2022 Β· Conservation architectsSource: RBA Architects β†—
πŸ“ArchitectBuro2022reportedRefurbishment Β· 2022 Β· Design architects for the mezzanine and Swanston Street access worksSource: RBA Architects β†—
🏦OwnerChurch of Christ Trustees1883–presentverifiedCurrent Β· 1883-present Β· Church of Christ congregation trusteesSource: Ferguson and Urie β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Melbourne Central Railway Station
Train station
2 min Β· 129 m
πŸš†Melbourne Central Station
Train station
2 min Β· 132 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8
Tram stop
1 min Β· 40 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Central & State Library stations/La Trobe St (Melb... #6
Tram stop
1 min Β· 116 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5
Tram stop
2 min Β· 192 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

235β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
20πŸ›’ Grocers
6πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
7🩺 Medical
30πŸ’Š Pharmacies
3🧸 Childcare
26🍷 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 Church of Christ

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

CrossCulture Church Of Christ Inc

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Church of Christ: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2021πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $715k of new works
Largest: Alterations to an existing church building
2017πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $636k of new works
Largest: Alteration to Existing Church including Installation of a Lift to Existing Lobby
2016πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as performances, conferences, ceremonies, 1 floors
Name recorded: Church of Christ
29 Apr 2009πŸ“°
News
Two New Office Towers Set For Behind Church of Christ
The Church of Christ Trustees were reported to have been granted approval, after twelve years and three development applications, to build on land behind the church at 333 Swanston Street. The plan would partly demolish the Price Hall at the rear to make way for a five-storey church building, and redevelop Knox House at 194-196 Little Lonsdale Street as a 10-storey building.
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $99k of new works
Largest: Proposed structure/flag poles on ground floor/forecouts upgrade works
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $80k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Front Entry
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: performances, conferences, ceremonies, 1 floors
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $190 of new works
Largest: installation of alarm signalling equipment
1997πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $1.1m of new works
Largest: Church assembly building
1863πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Church of Christ completed: 1 floors
Derived from Ferguson and Urie

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 (CCZ2)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO70Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO752Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO2Parking 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
TP866342
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
8
Estimated cost of works
About $2.6m
1997New works by year (estimated)2021

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· 1 floors Β· "CHURCH OF CHRIST"
2016Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies Β· 1 floors Β· "Church of Christ"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Christ residential or commercial?

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

When was Church of Christ built?

Church of Christ was completed in 1863.

How many floors does Church of Christ have?

Church of Christ has 1 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Church of Christ?

The latest council census counted 1 business in Church of Christ, including CrossCulture Church Of Christ Inc.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Church of Christ?

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

Who designed and built Church of Christ?

Charles Webb designed Church of Christ and Peter Cunningham built it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near Church of Christ?

Melbourne Central Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Church of Christ?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO752).

Does Church of Christ have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision TP866342 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Church of Christ recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 8 building permits for Church of Christ since 1997. The most recent was in August 2021.

Compare with nearby buildings

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Aurora Melbourne CentralMixed use166 m862016
Melbourne Central TowerCommercial160 m521991

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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