The process of street naming and numbering is normally commenced once a Building Regulation application has been received.

On any new development where new streets are being provided, the naming of those streets is dealt with by the street name and numbering officer on behalf of the Council. The selection of street names is a matter which requires careful consideration to ensure that they are suitable for the development and will not conflict with or duplicate existing names within the same locality. Usually the developer will propose names, which are considered in consultation with Council Members, Royal Mail, the Fire Authority and local Town or Parish Councils before adoption.

The matter of numbering buildings in a new street is generally carried out at the same time as a street is named. There are however cases where a building is to be erected in an existing street which requires the allocation of a number.

In rural areas where roads are frequently un-numbered, houses are usually named by owners. House names (or changes to existing names) should be notified to the street name and numbering officer for adoption by the Council.

Details of all adopted naming and numbering schemes are circulated to, amongst others, the emergency services, Royal Mail and statutory undertakings such as those responsible for the gas, water, electricity and drainage services.

If you have a problem with your address or postcode, we would advise you to check out the Royal Mail’s address and postcode checker at Royal Mail see related links before you contact us
Email: StreetNaming@fenland.gov.uk