Clarence Chambers
452-456 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 55 m tall · #260 in Melbourne
- 13 floors
- 7 businesses
- 19 car spaces
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51 years standing
- 1975Completed
- 2009Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
45 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Clarence Chambers
Clarence Chambers is a 13-storey office building on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne, rising 55 metres to its roof. It was completed in 1975 and sits under a heritage overlay.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1975 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 55 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#260 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 13
- Footprint
- 757 m²
- Businesses
- 7
- Car spaces
- 19
- Strata plan
- TP672202 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 45
Score cards
Flagstaff Railway Station 4 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
113 cafés, 2 grocers, 10 medical within 250 m
83 street trees within 150 m · park 258 m away
10,606 people pass daily nearby · 37 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 Clarence Chambers.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 282 m
Train station4 min · 282 m
Tram stop2 min · 171 m
Tram stop3 min · 217 m
Tram stop3 min · 249 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 Clarence Chambers
7 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Child Protection Litigation Office
Clarence Office Professionals
Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria
Geoff Dillon & Co Lawyers
Peta Murphy Chambers
Piccolo Me
Victoria Police
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Clarence Chambers: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO719Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking 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
- TP672202
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 45
- Estimated cost of works
- About $20.0m
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 Clarence Chambers in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clarence Chambers residential or commercial?
Clarence Chambers is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Clarence Chambers built?
Clarence Chambers was completed in 1975.
How many floors does Clarence Chambers have?
Clarence Chambers has 13 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Clarence Chambers?
The latest council census counted 7 businesses in Clarence Chambers, including Child Protection Litigation Office, Clarence Office Professionals and Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Clarence Chambers?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built Clarence Chambers?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is Clarence Chambers?
About 55 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 260 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Clarence Chambers?
Flagstaff Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Flagstaff Station/William St #7, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Clarence Chambers?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO719).
Does Clarence Chambers have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP672202 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Clarence Chambers recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 45 building permits for Clarence Chambers since 1997. The most recent was in September 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Chambers | Commercial | — | 13 | 1975 |
| Castan Chambers | Commercial | 24 m | 19 | 2002 |
| State Public Offices | Commercial | 31 m | 9 | 1924 |
| Victorian County Court | Commercial | 84 m | 11 | 2002 |
| Victorian University City Tower | Commercial | 110 m | 29 | 2022 |
| La Banque Apartments | Residential | 108 m | 37 | 2010 |
| Melbourne Chambers | Commercial | 98 m | 11 | 1968 |
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 © Google Maps.