Street naming and numbering
Service update
The full transition to a new software provider is experiencing delays. At present, we have a backlog in processing Street Naming and Numbering applications. The team is working hard to get the services operating fully as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your ongoing patience.”
Use our online form below for street naming and numbering applications.
Register a new address if you are:
- changing the name of your house
- removing a house name from your address
- adding a house name to your address
- building a new house or business premises
- converting a residential or business premises and this results in the creation of a new addressable property
An existing house number has to be kept if you are adding a name to your property, for example:
My House
49 My Street
My Village
Postal Town
AB1 1XY
- you should register a new address as soon as you have planning permission
- it is not possible to remove a number from an address
- you will also need to register any new street names with us
- renaming or renumbering an existing street is avoided other than in exceptional circumstances
- residents will always be consulted over proposals to change a road name
In your application to register or change an address you should include a site plan showing the location of all the plots/units.
See street naming and numbering policy
Fees
Payment is made online with your application. See street naming and numbering fees
Apply to register or rename a property