Guidance for individual property addresses

Where an existing numbering structure exists

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.

Where an existing numbering structure does not exist

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.

Guidance for property developers

To enable us to process applications as efficiently as possible, developers should submit a:

Completed application form along with:

• Site layout plan (plans should be the latest approved under planning for the new property plans and should clearly show the primary access point to the property from the highway)
• New street name proposal where applicable (it is better to submit this information as soon as possible)