Melbourne City Council Planning Permit & DA Tracker

4,519 DAs

Track every planning permit in Melbourne, Victoria, without digging through the council portal. Last updated 2027-03-05.

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4,519

Total DAs

$16,428,069

Avg Cost

17.3%

Residential

2027-03-05

Latest Activity

Category Distribution

Monthly Trend (12 months)

Top Categories

Commercial / Industrial 1,837

Renovation / Extension 932

Other 362

Hospitality / Food Premises 288

Demolition 200

Recent Planning Permits

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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
2026-12-22	Level 7 - Change of use to Class 9B education	Change of Use	Melbourne 3000
2026-12-16	Construction of an internal fitout karaoke within an existing tenancy	Renovation / Extension	Melbourne 3000
2026-12-15	Alterations to an existing University	Renovation / Extension	Melbourne 3000
2026-12-08	Tenancy fitout to an existing office space OF003	Renovation / Extension	Kensington 3031
2026-11-27	Levels 6 & 7 - Office fitout works	Renovation / Extension	Melbourne 3000
2026-11-14	Proposed 4 level dwelling internal fit-out to Unit 3 only	Renovation / Extension	North Melbourne 3051
2026-11-13	CBD South - Westin Hotel Interface - Revised Emergency Egress (Temporary Due to ...	Hospitality / Food Premises	Melbourne 3000
2026-09-22	Stage 6 – Structure and Services per Building Permit Description	Commercial / Industrial	Melbourne 3000
2026-07-30	Stage 2 - Footings including slab on ground	New Dwelling	South Yarra 3141

2027-03-05 Renovation / Extension

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

Melbourne 3000

2026-12-22 Change of Use

Level 7 - Change of use to Class 9B education

Melbourne 3000

2026-12-16 Renovation / Extension

Construction of an internal fitout karaoke within an existing tenancy

Melbourne 3000

2026-12-15 Renovation / Extension

Alterations to an existing University

Melbourne 3000

2026-12-08 Renovation / Extension

Tenancy fitout to an existing office space OF003

Kensington 3031

2026-11-27 Renovation / Extension

Levels 6 & 7 - Office fitout works

Melbourne 3000

2026-11-14 Renovation / Extension

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

North Melbourne 3051

2026-11-13 Hospitality / Food Premises

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

Melbourne 3000

2026-09-22 Commercial / Industrial

Stage 6 – Structure and Services per Building Permit Description

Melbourne 3000

2026-07-30 New Dwelling

Stage 2 - Footings including slab on ground

South Yarra 3141

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Frequently asked questions

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

In the past 12 months, 2,770 planning permits were lodged with Melbourne City Council, averaging 231 per month. DA Leads aggregates 4,519 total planning permit records from this council.

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

The top three categories in Melbourne City Council are Commercial / Industrial (1,837, 40.7%), Renovation / Extension (932, 20.6%), Other (362, 8.0%). Residential developments make up 17.3% of all applications recorded.

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

Across DAs with disclosed cost figures in Melbourne City Council, the average development cost is $16,428,069. 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 (1,240 DAs), Carlton (229 DAs), Docklands (206 DAs).

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

DA Leads publishes new Melbourne City Council 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 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 planning permit in this dataset was lodged on 2027-03-05. For statutory submissions or formal lodgement, always refer to Melbourne City Council directly.