Street naming and numbering
It is our responsibility to allocate house names/numbers and road names to new developments and to give consent to any changes to the addresses of existing properties.
Our advice policy on street naming and property numbering sets out the our powers and duties for undertaking street naming and numbering.
Developers should note that only the district council can issue the formal postal number and developers should not allocate their own numbering as part of their marketing strategy.
It is imperative that emergency service vehicles and Royal Mail are able to locate new properties quickly and efficiently. Therefore the overall objective when undertaking street naming and numbering for new properties is to allocate unique and logical addresses.
Street nameplates
Maintenance and replacement of street nameplates in carried out by us. Please contact operational services if a street nameplate needs attention.
Postcodes
Postcodes for new properties are issued by Royal Mail. Any queries relating to new or existing postcodes should be directed to Royal Mail Customer Services.
Applying for street naming and numbering of a new development
The street naming process, for new developments, can take several months and it is therefore advisable to make an application to us at the earliest possible stage of the development.
From 1 April 2026
Fees
|
New and Existing Developments |
Charge |
| Renaming an existing street | £405.00 |
| Additional charge per premise | £101.00 |
| Renaming (where the premise is NOT also numbered) or renumbering a premise | £202.00 |
| Additional charge per premise | £40.00 |
| Adding a name to or renaming a premise (where the premise is also numbered) | £40.00 |
| Additional charge where this includes naming of a building (e.g. a block of flats) | £101.00 |
| Naming a New Street | £405.00 |
| Naming and Numbering a new Premises | £202.00 |
| Additional charge for each adjoining premise | £40.00 |
| Additional Charge where this includes naming of a building (e.g. a block of flats) | £101.00 |
| Confirmation of address to solicitors/conveyancers/occupiers or owners | £40.00 |
Note: If a property is already numbered, a property owner can additionally name their property, as long as it does not conflict with an existing property name in that locality. The property number must still be displayed and referred to in any correspondence. Please forward any enquiries to planning.policy@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Please note the fee will only be waived in exceptional circumstances and only by the Head of Service.
Online payments
Within 5 working days of your application being submitted we will inform you of your reference number and charge. This fee can be paid online. Please select 'Street naming and numbering' on 'other payments'.
Please contact planning.policy@wyreforestdc.gov.uk if you are unable to pay online.