The process
All new numbers or names for streets or buildings will be checked against our policy for street naming and numbering, which is designed to minimise the chance of any confusion in emergency situations, by preventing address duplications or similarities in the local area, including neighbouring boroughs.
As part of this process, we will work with Royal Mail to assign a postcode or postcodes and this process can take up to 15 working days, once the application has been acknowledged.
Please note that utility companies and other private companies which provide services, will generally not carry out these services until the address is included on the Post Office Address File (PAF). The Royal Mail will not add addresses to PAF until they receive the required information from the council.
As well as being included on the national database and the Post Office Address File, all approved, new or amended addresses are sent to the emergency services, Royal Mail, Ordnance Survey, The Valuation Office, and council departments such as electoral registration and council tax.