Apply for a new address or street name

Apply for postal addresses for new dwellings or commercial premises.

There is a legal process for naming new streets.

If you're developing a new housing estate and use a marketing name for your street, this may not become the official street name.

You'll need to provide the:

• planning reference number
• site address and layout plan
• name of the water authority that provides water to the property
• flat layout plans (if appropriate)

You'll be sent a quotation for the correct fees when we've reviewed your application.

If you've moved into a new property and your developer or estate agent has given you an address that you are being told does not exist, you need to contact Royal Mail.

The process involves consultation with the:

• developer
• local town or parish council

Once the consultation is complete, the street name becomes official.

Street naming is a lengthy process, so developers need to contact us as soon as possible.

The process for changing a street name is a long and expensive process and should only be used as a last resort.

You should discuss your options with our street naming team.

You can contact the street naming and numbering team online.