| Planning application | 2017 | Planning application TP-2017-548/B lodged |
| Approved | By 2024 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Apr 2024 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Nov 2024 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2024 | Novus on Sturt completed: 18 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.
| 23 Feb 2026 | Level 2 - Change of use to existing commercial cold shell to 4x studio apartments and a co-working space | $784k |
| 06 Nov 2025 | Proposed Minor Alteration | $300k |
| 29 July 2025 | Ground Floor - Proposed Minor Alteration | $650k |
| 31 Jan 2025 | Level 1 - Proposed Fit Out of Cold Shell Office | $270k |
| 12 Nov 2024 | New Construction of 18 Storey Apartment Building | $62.3m |
| 12 Nov 2024 | Stage 2: Inground Services & Basement Slab on Ground | $62.3m |
| 12 Nov 2024 | Stage 3: Superstructure (Excluding Structural Steel, Minor Stairs & Stair 3) | $68.5m |
| 12 Nov 2024 | Stage 4: Architecture, Facade & Services | $68.5m |
| 03 Apr 2024 | Stage 5 - Structural steel (balance of works) | $68.5m |
| 23 Aug 2022 | New Construction of 18 Storey Apartment Building | $62.3m |
| 05 May 2022 | Demolition of Office & Retail - 153 Sturt Street SOUTHBANK 3006 | $374k |
| 01 May 2020 | Proposed alteration to existing tenancy. | $15k |
| 11 Sept 2013 | Retail tenancy fitout to Shop 2 & 3 | $127k |
| 06 June 2011 | Chemist Warehouse Retail Fitout - Shop 2 & 3 | $55k |
| 16 Apr 2010 | Commercial re-development, remainder of works First Floor office and Mezzanine. | $1.5m |
| 04 Sept 2009 | Commercial re-development | $1.5m |
| 30 June 2008 | Internal Tenancy Alterations at Shop 1 | $66k |
| 24 Oct 2007 | Commercial re-development, non-structural demolition works (office). | $22k |
| 27 Oct 1997 | Internal alterations for a new restaurant | $30k |
| 17 Oct 1997 | Shop fitout | $15k |
| 13 Mar 1997 | Shop fitout on ground floor | $10k |
| 13 Feb 1997 | Alterations to dwelling | $100k |
| 03 Jan 1997 | Fitout for video store on ground floor | $50k |
| 31 Oct 1995 | Office fitout - Internal Alterations | $20k |
Is Novus on Sturt residential or commercial?
Novus on Sturt is neither homes nor offices. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - under demolition/condemned.
When was Novus on Sturt built?
Novus on Sturt was completed in 2024.
How many floors does Novus on Sturt have?
Novus on Sturt has 18 floors above ground.
What size apartments are in Novus on Sturt?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 47 1 bed, 84 2 bed and 14 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Who designed and built Novus on Sturt?
Novus developed Novus on Sturt, Rothelowman designed it and Hamilton Marino built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Novus on Sturt?
About 12 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model.
What public transport is near Novus on Sturt?
Anzac Station is the nearest train station, about 10 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Miles St/Sturt St #19, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Novus on Sturt?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 7 (CCZ7).
Does Novus on Sturt have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PP3084D has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Novus on Sturt recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 18 building permits for Novus on Sturt 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); 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.
