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Use this page to learn about Street Naming and Numbering, the timescales and how to apply.

What is Street Naming and Numbering?

The London Borough of Redbridge is responsible for the naming and numbering of new or existing streets and buildings within the borough boundaries. This is a legal requirement under Part II of The London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939.

Where a development, redevelopment or conversion has the effect of changing the number of units for residential, retail, industrial or leisure purposes, it will require the allocation of an official postal address. Equally if you wish to simply alter the name/number of an existing property you must, by law, make an application to the Council.

New names for streets and buildings go through a consultation process that can take several weeks. It is therefore advisable to contact the Council at the earliest possible stage of a development, preferably before building work commences and before a development name has been marketed.

Why is it important?

Without an approved address occupiers may experience problems with postal deliveries, utility connections, school registration and obtaining credit etc.

Street Naming and Numbering also allows public service personnel to quickly locate the address they seek. This is particularly important when doctors, ambulance or fire crew are called out in an emergency, as any delay caused by confusion over an address could put lives at risk. Such services increasingly use satellite navigation systems for guidance, which are fed with approved addresses.

How do I apply?

Applying is simple. You just need to follow these steps.

Download our Street Naming and Numbering application form below. You can also request this information by post or email or phone.
Complete the form with all the information relevant to your application.
Post the completed Street Naming & Numbering form (PDF, 45kb) along with supporting documents and payment of the standard fees.

The steps we follow

Consult with the emergency services and Royal Mail. This process can take 2-3 weeks to complete.
Allocate official naming and numbering for your development.
Inform public utilities, emergency services and relevant Council services of the official addresses.

Fees

Function	Fee
New addressable unit	£50
Building Name	£100

An example of fees:

Example 1

If an existing house is converted into 2 flats this would be 2 new units (2 x £50 = £100)

Example 2

If a new build property is sub-divided into 2 separate units this would be 2 new units (2 x £50 = £100) and 1 building name/number (1 x £100) which would total £200. See example below:

Redbridge House, 1 Redbridge Street

(1 new building name/number)

Flat 1, Redbridge House, 1 Redbridge Street

Flat 2, Redbridge House, 1 Redbridge Street

(2 new units)