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Total DAs

$12,274,488

Avg Cost

50.0%

Residential

2026-03-20

Latest Activity

Development Snapshot

What planning permit activity in Melbourne looks like right now, from records published on public planning registers.

Last 90 days

New planning permits lodged in the past 3 months.

Last 12 months

New planning permits lodged in the past year.

$368,018

Median project value

Half of projects cost more, half less. Based on 14 applications with a published cost in the last 12 months.

Most active categories · last 12 months

Commercial 7 Renovation / Extension 6 Hospitality / Food Premises 1

Category Distribution

Monthly Trend (12 months)

Top Categories

Commercial 7

Renovation / Extension 6

Hospitality / Food Premises 1

Recent Planning Permits

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Date	Description	Category	Suburb
2026-03-20	Alterations to an existing University	RenovationExtension	Melbourne 3000
2026-03-03	Partial Demolition & Additions & Alterations to Dwelling	RenovationExtension	East Melbourne 3002
2026-02-27	Level 26 - Lemon Baxter Office - Internal non-structural alterations to parts of...	RenovationExtension	Southbank 3006
2026-02-25	Level 7 - Change of use to Class 9B education	Commercial	Melbourne 3000
2026-02-25	Construction of an internal fitout karaoke within an existing tenancy	Commercial	Melbourne 3000
2026-02-25	Installation of a fixed wallmounted business identification sign on the existing...	Commercial	Kensington 3031
2026-02-25	Levels 6 & 7 - Office fitout works	Commercial	Melbourne 3000
2026-02-25	Proposed 4 level dwelling internal fit-out to Unit 3 only	RenovationExtension	North Melbourne 3051
2026-02-25	CBD South - Westin Hotel Interface - Revised Emergency Egress (Temporary Due to ...	HospitalityFood Premises	Melbourne 3000
2026-02-25	Stage 6 – Structure and Services per Building Permit Description	Commercial	Melbourne 3000

2026-03-20 RenovationExtension

Alterations to an existing University

Melbourne 3000

2026-03-03 RenovationExtension

Partial Demolition & Additions & Alterations to Dwelling

East Melbourne 3002

2026-02-27 RenovationExtension

Level 26 - Lemon Baxter Office - Internal non-structural alterations to parts of the existing office tenancy

Southbank 3006

2026-02-25 Commercial

Level 7 - Change of use to Class 9B education

Melbourne 3000

2026-02-25 Commercial

Construction of an internal fitout karaoke within an existing tenancy

Melbourne 3000

2026-02-25 Commercial

Installation of a fixed wallmounted business identification sign on the existing brick wall

Kensington 3031

2026-02-25 Commercial

Levels 6 & 7 - Office fitout works

Melbourne 3000

2026-02-25 RenovationExtension

Proposed 4 level dwelling internal fit-out to Unit 3 only

North Melbourne 3051

2026-02-25 HospitalityFood Premises

CBD South - Westin Hotel Interface - Revised Emergency Egress (Temporary Due to Adjoining Metro Station)

Melbourne 3000

2026-02-25 Commercial

Stage 6 – Structure and Services per Building Permit Description

Melbourne 3000

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning permits are lodged in City of Melbourne each year?

In the past 12 months, 14 planning permits were lodged with City of Melbourne, averaging 1 per month. DA Leads aggregates 14 total planning permit records from this council.

What are the most common planning permit types in City of Melbourne?

The top three categories in City of Melbourne are Commercial (7, 50.0%), Renovation / Extension (6, 42.9%), Hospitality / Food Premises (1, 7.1%). Residential developments make up 50.0% of all applications recorded.

What is the average development cost of a planning permit in City of Melbourne?

Across DAs with disclosed cost figures in City of Melbourne, the average development cost is $12,274,488. This includes everything from minor alterations to large multi-dwelling builds, so individual projects vary widely from this average.

Which suburbs in City of Melbourne have the most development activity?

In the last 12 months, the most active suburbs for development applications in City of Melbourne are Melbourne (8 DAs), Southbank (2 DAs), Kensington (1 DAs).

How can I track new planning permits in City of Melbourne?

DA Leads publishes new City of Melbourne planning permits daily on this page and via its interactive map. Free email alerts can be set up to deliver a weekly digest of new applications, filterable by category and suburb. For official records, refer to City of Melbourne's planning portal.

Where does DA Leads source City of Melbourne data from?

DA Leads aggregates publicly published planning records from City of Melbourne's official planning systems. Records are refreshed daily; the most recent planning permit in this dataset was lodged on 2026-03-20 17:45:45. For statutory submissions or formal lodgement, always refer to City of Melbourne directly.