Register a street name or property name or number (new content 1 January 2026)
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There are charges for our address-related services, which include:
- changing the name of an existing property
- adding a name to a numbered property
- updating addresses following a property merge or division
- registering a new address for a single new-build dwelling
- registering new addresses for multiple new-build dwellings
- registering new streets
- requesting an official address confirmation letter
We strongly recommend you contact us to discuss your application before applying to make sure it can be processed before payment is made.
Please review our street naming and numbering policy before making an application. Our team are also happy to discuss any other address-related questions you may have.
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If you have a portal account or sign up for one, you can save your progress and submit your application later.
Applications will only be accepted from the freeholder of the property in question. If you are an agent acting on behalf of the freeholder, evidence of permission to act on their behalf must be submitted within the application.
Where applicable, applications should only be made after planning consent has been granted and work on site has commenced. Utility companies will not install services without an official postal address and postcode.
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You can contact us by email or phone us on 01824 706000 (Monday to Friday ?? to ??).
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Charges for street naming and numbering requests
| Request type | Charge | What do I need to complete the application? |
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| House name change |
£85 |
Requested new name |
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| Add name to an existing numbered property |
£85 |
Requested new name |
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| Conversion of property split / merge |
£85 plus £40 per additional address affected |
- Development name / location
- New name(s) / number(s) requested if applicable
- Planning reference number (if applicable) or site plan to illustrate property entrance point(s)
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| Single new unit / dwelling / flat registration |
£120 |
- New name / number requested
- Planning reference number (if applicable) or site plan to illustrate property entrance point(s)
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| Confirmation of Address Letter |
£50 |
Property location details (provided either as a description or map / site plan) |
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| Multiple new dwellings |
£140 plus £40 per plot |
- Development name / location
- Planning reference number
- Details of development (e.g. type of dwellings on site)
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| New street registration |
£140 per street |
Proposed new street names and reason for proposal (please refer to our street naming and numbering policy for guidance) |
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| Changes to a submitted scheme |
£55 Per plot affected |
SNN Reference number, provided by the Street Naming and Numbering Team. |
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| Resident-requested street name change (excluding cost of new name plate) |
£550 plus £70 per property affected (not including cost of name plates) |
Please contact the Street Naming and Numbering Team to discuss |
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VAT is not applicable for these charges.
These charges are applied on a cost-recovery basis for the administration of discretionary street naming and numbering related services and will be reviewed on an annual basis.
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