Request naming and numbering for new and existing properties

Why street naming and numbering is important

We name and number streets, as well as approve and register official property addresses. 

We're responsible for allocating house numbers, road names and numbering property conversions. Individuals and developers must not allocate their own house numbers, building or street names. They need permission from the council.

The address of a property is important since many organisations, postal, emergency services and the general public need an efficient means of locating and referencing properties.

If a property is not registered through the street naming and numbering process, it will not appear on the main address database and the owner/occupier might have difficulties in getting mail, goods and services from a variety of sources (e.g. applying for a credit card, or purchasing goods by mail order.)

Please be aware that we will only create official postal addresses for domestic and business properties. Under no circumstances will we grant an official address for properties without planning permission for use as a business or residential premises. 

Address data is used by the council, Royal Mail, all statutory undertakers, emergency services, credit agencies, financial institutions, sat navigation system suppliers and many private companies.

We do not accept applications for the substitution of house numbers for house names. If your house is already numbered the number cannot be removed from your postal address and must be displayed in a prominent position on the property, visible from the road.