Guidance for individual property addresses
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Individual new properties will be addressed according to the pre-existing numbering scheme on their street, and where possible will be given a number which follows on from the previous property. In some cases this will require a suffix of the adjacent number (for instance 3a).
We are required to give all new properties a number.
If the existing surrounding properties do not have numbers, the developer may submit a house name for approval.
This will be checked to ensure it does not conflict with any other names in the neighbourhood and that it complies with the address management policy [PDF, 0.2MB] - see section 2.3.
Please note charges may apply for these requests/amendments.
You can also fill in our online application form if you would like to apply for a street naming and numbering service.
To enable us to process applications as efficiently as possible, developers should submit a:
Completed application form along with:
Further details on street naming and numbering for new developments can be found on our guidance for new developments webpage.
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