Renaming or renumbering an existing street

A street may be renamed or renumbered:

• to accommodate the new properties being built in the street
• if individual properties are difficult to find because they have names and no numbers

To change a street name we will ballot residents and landlords of the street. We need a minimum two-thirds majority in favour of making the change. We will then consult Royal Mail before a decision is made.

We will post public notices on the street to advise of the planned change for 30 days. Any objections raised must be heard by the Magistrates Court.

Request the renaming or renumbering of a street

Page last updated: 11 December 2023