Beehive Building
92-94 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 12 floors
- 18 businesses
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91 years standing
- 1935Completed
- 2003Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
10 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Beehive Building
Beehive Building is a 12-storey commercial building on Elizabeth Street in Melbourne, with its main use listed as retail shop. Completed in 1935 and designed by Joseph Plottel, it rises 41 metres to its top and is covered by a heritage overlay.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1935
- Height
- 41 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Floors
- 12
- Footprint
- 278 m²
- Architect
- Joseph Plottel Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 18
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS511053 · 11 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 10
Score cards
Town Hall Station 3 min walk · 12 tram stops within 400 m
192 cafés, 19 grocers, 28 medical within 250 m
47 street trees within 150 m · park 229 m away
21,488 people pass daily nearby · 86 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 Beehive Building.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 228 m
Train station4 min · 292 m
Tram stop1 min · 23 m
Tram stop1 min · 73 m
Tram stop2 min · 157 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 Beehive Building
18 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Aoji Education
Beau By William
D B Jewellery
Global Touch
GQ Beauty Studio
Jisu Salon
Lash X Lash
Lightning Ridge Opal Mines Pty Ltd
Mario Of Melbourne Jewellery
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Beehive Building: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO502Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO2Parking 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
- PS511053
- Lots on the plan
- 11
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 10
- Estimated cost of works
- About $1.4m
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 Beehive Building in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beehive Building residential or commercial?
Beehive Building is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as retail - shop.
When was Beehive Building built?
Beehive Building was completed in 1935.
How many floors does Beehive Building have?
Beehive Building has 12 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Beehive Building?
The latest council census counted 18 businesses in Beehive Building, including Aoji Education, Beau By William and D B Jewellery.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Beehive Building?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Beehive Building?
Joseph Plottel designed Beehive Building. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Beehive Building?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins St/Elizabeth St #2, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Beehive Building?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO502).
Does Beehive Building have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS511053 has 11 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Beehive Building recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 10 building permits for Beehive Building since 2010. The most recent was in June 2024.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Building | Commercial | — | 12 | 1935 |
| Mering House | Commercial | 53 m | 11 | 1957 |
| Royal Bank Chambers | Commercial | 82 m | 10 | 1941 |
| St. Collins Lane | Hotel | 76 m | 13 | 1992 |
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.