The process
Developers should apply to the council early for official addresses, ideally when development starts. Delays can affect the ability of occupants to arrange basic services.
New street or building names and numbers are reviewed against our Street Naming and Numbering policy to avoid confusion in emergencies by preventing similar or duplicate addresses in the area. We work with Royal Mail to assign postcodes, which can take several weeks. If we need to consult emergency services on new names, the process may take longer. The council prefers applicants to suggest names for new streets but will provide one if necessary.
Utility and service companies will not usually provide services until the address is on the Post Office Address File (PAF). Royal Mail adds addresses to PAF only after getting the required information from the council. Approved new or amended addresses are added to the national database and PAF, and sent to Emergency Services, Royal Mail, Ordnance Survey, The Valuation Office, and council departments like electoral registration and council tax.
The council will complete the necessary work and inform the applicant of the official street name or premises names or numbers in writing.
Contact
If you would like to discuss your proposals before making an application, contact the street naming and numbering team by email: NamingNumbering@ealing.gov.uk