Melbourne City Council

4,334 DAs

Development application data for Melbourne, Victoria. Last updated 2027-03-05.

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4,334

Total DAs

$16,539,742

Avg Cost

15.7%

Residential

2027-03-05

Latest Activity

Category Distribution

Monthly Trend (12 months)

Top Categories

Commercial / Industrial 1,829

Renovation / Extension 879

Other 331

Hospitality / Food Premises 286

Demolition 191

Recent Development Applications

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Date	Description	Category	Suburb
2027-03-05	Tenancy L1-22-24 - New Balance - Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy	Renovation / Extension	Melbourne 3000
2026-07-30	Stage 2 - Footings including slab on ground	New Dwelling	South Yarra 3141
2026-05-29	installation of two X new internally illuminated lightbox signages	Signage / Advertising	Melbourne 3000
2026-05-28	Evangelismos Church of the Holy Annuciation	Commercial / Industrial	East Melbourne 3002
2026-05-27	Display of illuminated signage	Signage / Advertising	Melbourne 3000
2026-05-27	Replace existing broken/corroded split industrial roller shutter/door	Commercial / Industrial	North Melbourne 3051
2026-05-27	This application is for a retrospective permit and is being submitted in respons...	HVAC / Air Conditioning	West Melbourne 3003
2026-05-27	External buildings and works within a heritage overlay	Renovation / Extension	West Melbourne 3003
2026-05-27	No description	Other
2026-05-27	Renewal of existing non-illuminated vinyl decals	Signage / Advertising	Melbourne 3000

2027-03-05 Renovation / Extension

Tenancy L1-22-24 - New Balance - Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy

Melbourne 3000

2026-07-30 New Dwelling

Stage 2 - Footings including slab on ground

South Yarra 3141

2026-05-29 Signage / Advertising

installation of two X new internally illuminated lightbox signages

Melbourne 3000

2026-05-28 Commercial / Industrial

Evangelismos Church of the Holy Annuciation

East Melbourne 3002

2026-05-27 Signage / Advertising

Display of illuminated signage

Melbourne 3000

2026-05-27 Commercial / Industrial

Replace existing broken/corroded split industrial roller shutter/door

North Melbourne 3051

2026-05-27 HVAC / Air Conditioning

This application is for a retrospective permit and is being submitted in response to Planning Enforcement Case ENF-2026-...

West Melbourne 3003

2026-05-27 Renovation / Extension

External buildings and works within a heritage overlay

West Melbourne 3003

2026-05-27 Other

No description

2026-05-27 Signage / Advertising

Renewal of existing non-illuminated vinyl decals

Melbourne 3000

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Frequently asked questions

How many development applications are lodged in Melbourne City Council each year?

In the past 12 months, 3,019 development applications were lodged with Melbourne City Council, averaging 252 per month. DA Leads aggregates 4,334 total DA records from this council.

What are the most common development application types in Melbourne City Council?

The top three categories in Melbourne City Council are Commercial / Industrial (1,829 DAs, 42.2%), Renovation / Extension (879 DAs, 20.3%), Other (331 DAs, 7.6%). Residential developments make up 15.7% of all applications recorded.

What is the average development cost of a DA in Melbourne City Council?

Across DAs with disclosed cost figures in Melbourne City Council, the average development cost is $16,539,742. This includes everything from minor alterations to large multi-dwelling builds, so individual projects vary widely from this average.

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

In the last 12 months, the most active suburbs for development applications in Melbourne City Council are Melbourne (1,371 DAs), Carlton (240 DAs), Docklands (240 DAs).

How can I track new development applications in Melbourne City Council?

DA Leads publishes new Melbourne City Council DAs 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 Melbourne City Council's planning portal.

Where does DA Leads source Melbourne City Council data from?

DA Leads aggregates publicly published planning records from Melbourne City Council's official planning systems. Records are refreshed daily; the most recent application in this dataset was lodged on 2027-03-05. For statutory submissions or formal lodgement, always refer to Melbourne City Council directly.