πŸ› OtherUnoccupied - Under ConstructionCompleted 1912

268-270 City Road

268-270 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006

  • 55 floors

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Under construction

  1. 1912Completed
  2. 2015Planning application
  3. TodayIn progress

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About 268-270 City Road

268-270 City Road in Southbank is still under construction and not yet finished. Central Equity is the developer, and the building is listed at 187 m to the top. Doig Architecture is named as the architect, and a 2013 news item covered a Carabott Holt Turnicov concept for a tower on the site.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ› Other
Completed
1912 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
187 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Floors
55 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
1,207 mΒ²
Architect
Doig Architecture Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
PS918394 Β· 890 lots
Planning zone
CCZ3
Permits on record
0

Score cards

πŸš† Transport4/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 13 min walk Β· 5 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities5/10

12 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

98 street trees within 150 m Β· park 112 m away

✨ Activity3/10

3,621 people pass daily nearby Β· 4 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

Apartments

Plans for this address

450 homes in an approved development. Plans can change.

Studio266% of 450
1 bed13430% of 450
2 bed14933% of 450
3+ bed14131% of 450

City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of 268-270 City Road.

πŸ—DeveloperCentral Equity2015–verified2015- Β· Developer of proposed 268-274 City Road towerSource: apartments.com.au β†—
πŸ“ArchitectDoig ArchitecturereportedDesign of proposed 55-storey towerSource: apartments.com.au β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
13 min Β· 1004 m
πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
13 min Β· 1040 m
πŸš‹City Rd/Kings Way #116
Tram stop
1 min Β· 111 m
πŸš‹City Rd/Clarendon St #126
Tram stop
2 min Β· 182 m
πŸš‹Port Junction/Whiteman St #125
Tram stop
3 min Β· 263 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

12β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
0πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
2🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Southbank

Residents18,670
Median age31
Households renting64%
Households without a car35%
Walk to work35%
Public transport to work32%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Timeline

Everything that has happened at 268-270 City Road: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2023πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
2015πŸ“
Milestone Β· Planning application
Planning application TPM-2015-32/C lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
20 Mar 2013πŸ“°
News
Carabott Holt Turnicov concept for tower at 268-270 City Road
An apartments.com.au article (republished from Urban.com.au) reported a Carabott Holt Turnicov concept for a tower at 268-270 City Road, abutting a proposed tower at 256-260 City Road, with an estimated height of roughly 160-170 metres. The article notes the concept is speculative and no official planning application had been lodged.
2013πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 1 floors
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 1 floors
Name recorded: South Melbourne Office Furniture
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: retail - shop, 1 floors
1912πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
268-270 City Road completed: 55 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
Approvedβœ…
Milestone Β· Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 3 (CCZ3)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
LSIO4Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bay
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

Vicmap Planning, Β© 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
PS918394
Lots on the plan
890
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
0

History of the site

How it's been recorded over time

2002Retail - Shop Β· 1 floors Β· "South Melbourne Office Furniture"
2011Unoccupied - Unused Β· 1 floors Β· "South Melbourne Office Furniture"
2013Office Β· 1 floors
2023Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 1 floors

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 268-270 City Road residential or commercial?

268-270 City Road is neither homes nor offices. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - under construction.

When was 268-270 City Road built?

268-270 City Road was completed in 1912.

How many floors does 268-270 City Road have?

268-270 City Road has 55 floors above ground.

Who designed and built 268-270 City Road?

Central Equity developed 268-270 City Road and Doig Architecture designed it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near 268-270 City Road?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 13 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is City Rd/Kings Way #116, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for 268-270 City Road?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).

Does 268-270 City Road have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS918394 has 890 lots.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
268-270 City RoadOtherβ€”551912
Banque 88Residential34 m232016
Bella hotel apartmentsMixed use49 m342015
27-59 Whiteman StreetResidential48 m53β€”
MainPoint Melbourne ApartmentsResidential77 m432012
PalladiumResidential85 m532021

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: 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)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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