| Planning application | 2014 | Planning application TP-2014-564/A lodged |
| Approved | By 2014 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Oct 2014 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Dec 2015 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2016 | Katherine Square completed: 6 floors |
Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.
| 13 Apr 2026 | Internal Office Fitout | $345k |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Suite 101 - Internal Office Fitout | $345k |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Partial Demolition and Alterations to Existing Building | $290k |
| 18 July 2024 | Suite 209, Level 2 - Internal Office Alterations for AAPM | $201k |
| 17 May 2024 | Suite 209, Level 2 - Internal Office Alterations for AAPM | $201k |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Suite 8 & 10 - Level 2 - Proposed alterations to an existing office | $330k |
| 18 Oct 2023 | Suite 8 & 10 - Level 2 - Proposed alterations to an existing office | $330k |
| 01 June 2023 | Internal Office Fitout for 9X5 Consulting | $269k |
| 12 Mar 2022 | To allow the new sprinklers to be extended into the external smoking rooms of the existing building | $2k |
| 02 July 2020 | ASE Replacement | $2k |
| 19 Sept 2018 | Suite 303 - Proposed tenancy fitout office tenancy | $125k |
| 03 Aug 2018 | Change of Classification to Accommodation & Alterations to existing Office - 19-23 King Street | $344k |
| 15 June 2018 | Suite 303 - Proposed tenancy fitout office tenancy | $125k |
| 10 July 2017 | Level 3 - Office alterations | $35k |
| 09 Feb 2017 | Level 2 - Amicus office alterations to an existing building | $180k |
| 18 Dec 2015 | Stage 2: hard demolition including new external openings | $1.5m |
| 18 Dec 2015 | Stage 3: Change of use (residential) on ground, Level and Levels 1 to 3, Ground Floor, Levels 1, 2 & 3 | $1.5m |
| 03 Dec 2015 | Level 3 (Suite 305) - Proposed alterations to existing office tenancy | $124k |
| 10 Feb 2015 | Shop 4 & 5 Tenancy fitout | $80k |
| 02 Feb 2015 | Level 1 - Office Fit Out | $20k |
| 13 Jan 2015 | Suite 2, Level 3 - Alterations to Existing Sprinkler System | $1k |
| 05 Nov 2014 | SHOP 2, FITOUT OF RETAIL OUTLET | $80k |
| 13 Oct 2014 | Levels 1, 2 & 3 - new apartments | $1.5m |
| 09 Oct 2014 | Shops 8 & 9 Internal Tenancy Fitouts for 5 & Dime Bagel Shop | $300k |
| 26 Sept 2014 | Part Ground Floor - Office building | $25k |
| 19 Sept 2014 | Shops 8 & 9 Internal Tenancy Fitouts for 5 & Dime Bagel Shop | $300k |
| 03 Sept 2014 | Level 1 - Alteration of building Office Fitout | $45k |
| 20 Aug 2014 | Stage 2 Completion of Internal and External Works - Internal Alterations only Ground Floor | $310k |
| 22 May 2014 | Level 4 office fit-out | $90k |
| 05 May 2014 | Internal Alterations only Ground Floor | $40k |
| 12 Nov 2013 | Stage 2: Structural Works Only - Fitout Alterations to existing building - Unit 13 | $4k |
| 01 Nov 2013 | Internal Office Fitout Level 2 | $202k |
| 21 Oct 2013 | unit 13/19-23 King Street Fitout Alterations to existing building | $284k |
| 28 Aug 2013 | Office Fitout to level 2, 206E | $36k |
| 06 Aug 2013 | Installation of doorways to top floor residential unit, and additions to existing balustrade system.Level 5 | $59k |
| 05 Mar 2013 | Shop fitout to tenancy 'The Grainstore' at 2GE | $120k |
| 12 Aug 2011 | Alterations-Shop 1 (Petit Cafe) | $10k |
| 08 Apr 2011 | Alterations-New handrail & exit sign Stage 1 ground floor | $2k |
| 05 Nov 2008 | TV Plus - Fitout Level 1 - Partitions Alterations 517 Flinders Lane Melbourne 3000 | $30k |
| 31 Aug 2007 | Minor internal alterations Part Level 4 | $15k |
| 01 June 2006 | Alterations - removal of canvas hoses | $200 |
| 09 July 2004 | Internal alterations to offices Level 3 | $120k |
| 01 Nov 2002 | Variation to Building Permit 1178-020034-0: Changes to fire separating construction. Alterations and new passenger lift for Melbourne City Mansion. Ground Floor & upper basement level. | $90k |
| 16 May 2002 | Level 3 - Alterations to office partitions | $5k |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Alterations and new passenger lift for Melbourne City Mansion | $90k |
| 25 Feb 2002 | Part Level 4 - Office fitout alteration to an existing building. | $9k |
| 17 Dec 2001 | Internal tenancy fit-out. | $50k |
| 02 Feb 2001 | LVL 2 office fit out | $20k |
| 18 Dec 2000 | LVL 4 Office alts | $23k |
| 07 July 2000 | proposed installation of alarm signalling equipment | $190 |
| 13 Apr 2000 | Partitions to office lvl 3 | $30k |
| 11 Apr 2000 | Level 1 - Office Fitout | $5k |
| 21 Feb 2000 | Construction of office fitout as per plans | $119k |
| 11 June 1996 | Erect internal walls | $25k |
| 05 June 1996 | Alterations to existing building | $8k |
| 09 May 1996 | Office fitout | $85k |
| 05 Oct 1995 | Office fitout to South East corner of Level 3. Erection of new office partitions | $12k |
| 16 Aug 1995 | Alterations to Level 4 | $35k |
| 24 Jan 1995 | Alterations to existing building | $50k |
| 16 Jan 1995 | Tenancy fitout | $20k |
| 09 Dec 1994 | Fitout of Level 2 | $25k |
Is Katherine Square residential or commercial?
Katherine Square is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as parking - commercial covered.
When was Katherine Square built?
Katherine Square was completed in 2016.
How many floors does Katherine Square have?
Katherine Square has 6 floors above ground.
What size apartments are in Katherine Square?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 1 bed and 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
What businesses are in Katherine Square?
The latest council census counted 32 businesses in Katherine Square, including Action Logistics Australia Pty Ltd, Agents Of Spring and Aggarwal Immigration Consultants.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Katherine Square?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Katherine Square?
Becton Group developed Katherine Square. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Katherine Square?
About 26 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 593 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Katherine Square?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Aquarium/Flinders St #2, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Katherine Square?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Katherine Square have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision SP34396 has 168 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has Katherine Square sold?
Yes. The complex sold for $16.35 million in March 2011.
Has any work been done on Katherine Square recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 47 building permits for Katherine Square since 1995. The most recent was in February 2026.
Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0); CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0); CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0); CLUE residential dwellings (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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
