The council has a statutory duty to provide every property in our area with an individual, authoritative address.
This includes the naming of roads and the allocation of house numbers, or if a number is not feasible then a name for each property. This function is carried out under the provisions of the Public Health Act 1925 sections 17 to 19 and Section 64 of the Town Improvements Act 1847.
When to apply
New properties
First visit findmyaddress.co.uk and check whether your address is already registered with us.
For any new build or conversion of a property or building, you must apply to us for address allocation once you receive planning approval, or at least 6 months before you intend to start work or will need utilities connections.
As part of the process we will contact Royal Mail. They will allocate the postcode to the approved address. Please be aware that utility companies will not install services without an official address and postcode and need proof from this department.
Street naming
If your request involves the naming of new streets, this process may take up to 3 months to complete. Contact us at least 6 months before the addresses are needed for utilities connections. Our street naming and numbering policy below sets out the process.
How to apply
For all applications, you first need to read our street naming and numbering guidance policy (PDF , 2MB). If you would like to request this guidance, or any of the forms below, in an alternative format, please use the contact details for your local area at the bottom of the page.
New builds or property conversions
Download and complete the relevant form below for your area:
Eden street name and number form (.doc, 298kb)
Barrow street name and number form (PDF, 320kb)
South Lakeland street name and number form (PDF, 574kb)
There is no charge for the addressing of new streets, new properties, or conversions of properties that do not have an address, though we do charge for the following new build services:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Alterations in either street name, property numbers or plot to postal numbers to new developments after initial street naming and numbering has been undertaken and confirmed to the developer | £177 and then £24 per property |
| Confirmation of postal address | £39 |
New addresses for merged or divided properties (Eden area only)
Download and complete the property merge form (.doc, 278Kb) or property division form (.doc, 275kb) and return it with the correct fee (see below) to the address at the end of the form.
Change a property's name
Download and complete the change a property name form (.doc, 267Kb) and return it with the correct fee (see below) to the address at the end of the form.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Change of house name | £99 |
| Change of building name (for example, a block of flats) | £99 and then £20 per unit |
| Change of street name (residents' request) | £308 and then £58 per property |
| Street numbering (residents' request - where no numbering system exists) | £308 and then £58 per property |
| Sub-division of existing property into multiple properties or merge of existing properties into a single property | £99 and then £20 per unit |
| Removal of address following demolition of property where no replacement building is to be built (per property - In addition to application fee) | £64 and then £24 per unit |
| Removal of address following demolition of property where a replacement building is to be built on the land but not on the same footprint. (where a property is demolished and re-built on the same footprint, the existing name/number will be retained) (Application Fee) | £64 and then £24 per unit |
Displaying property names or numbers
Displaying property names and numbers helps identify and locate a property. These should be clearly visible, without obstruction from the roadside.
This especially helps the emergency services to find the property, especially at night. Vital time may be saved if the number or name is visible. It also helps any person or delivery company who need to locate the property. It also helps us deliver our services to you.
Make sure that fences or trees aren’t blocking the view of the sign. That signs are noticeable when cars and vans park outside, especially at night. Where you have a property number and use a name, you must display both.
Where we notice that a name or number isn’t displayed we will let you know and ask you to rectify this.
Contact us
Barrow
By post:
Street Naming and Numbering
Town Hall
Duke Street
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 2LD
Telephone: 01229 876356
Email: snn1@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Eden
By post:
Street Naming and Numbering
Voreda House
Portland Place
Penrith
CA11 7BF
Telephone: 0300 3733300
Email: snn2@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
South Lakeland
By post:
South Lakeland House
Lowther Street
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4DQ
Telephone: 01539 793556
Email: snn3@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk