Portland House
8 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 14 m tall · #889 in Melbourne
- 3 floors
- 3 businesses
- 7 car spaces
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154 years standing
- 1872Completed
- 2023Planning application
- TodayStill standing
1 building permit · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Portland House
Portland House is a 10-storey office building at 8 Collins Street, Melbourne, completed in 1872. It was designed by Lloyd Tayler, and its current architect is Denton Corker Marshall. The building has a heritage overlay, and plans filed in December 2023 are for a new 10-storey office tower behind it.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1872
- Height
- 14 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#889 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 3
- Footprint
- 382 m²
- Architect
- Lloyd Tayler
- Businesses
- 3
- Car spaces
- 7
- Strata plan
- TP21286 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 1
Score cards
Parliament Railway Station 3 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
72 cafés, 4 grocers, 63 medical within 250 m
86 street trees within 150 m · park 70 m away
5,406 people pass daily nearby · 48 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 Portland House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 201 m
Train station3 min · 234 m
Tram stop1 min · 36 m
Tram stop2 min · 123 m
Tram stop2 min · 164 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).
Being built nearby
Melbourne Visitor Centre599 m awayunder constructionBusinesses in Portland House
3 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
La Belle Miette
Market Lane Coffee
The Portland House Group Pty Ltd
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Portland House: 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 designHO504Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesHO562Heritage 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
- TP21286
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 1
- Estimated cost of works
- About $225k
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 Portland House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Portland House residential or commercial?
Portland House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Portland House built?
Portland House was completed in 1872.
How many floors does Portland House have?
Portland House has 3 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Portland House?
The latest council census counted 3 businesses in Portland House, including La Belle Miette, Market Lane Coffee and The Portland House Group Pty Ltd.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Portland House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Portland House?
Lloyd Tayler designed Portland House. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Portland House?
About 14 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 889 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Portland House?
Parliament Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spring St/Collins St #8, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Portland House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO504).
Does Portland House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP21286 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Portland House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 1 building permit for Portland House since 2016. The most recent was in February 2016.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland House | Commercial | — | 3 | 1872 |
| Alcaston House | Commercial | 27 m | 8 | 1930 |
| Coates Building | Commercial | 37 m | 13 | 1959 |
| Treasury Gate | Mixed use | 61 m | 28 | 1972 |
| Farrer House | Commercial | 58 m | 13 | 1969 |
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.