Sign In
Loading

My Neighbourhood

Use your postcode to find local councillors, facilities, school catchment areas and more.

Find facilities in my area

Cardiff Council

www.cardiff.gov.uk

Street naming and numbering

​​​​​​​​​​The Council is responsible for the naming of all roads and streets, and for the naming and numbering of all properties (residential, commercial and industrial) within the City and County of Cardiff.​ 
An address can only be created and given a postcode by Royal Mail once it has been officially named and numbered by the Council.​ 

You must contact us to assist you with creating or amending an address if you are:

  • planning a new development
  • constructing a new property, 
  • converting an existing property, or 
  • wish to change the name of a property

Please advise the Council of new naming and numbering requirements at the earliest opportunity.​

Failure to do this will mean that any address created will not be an official address and this will lead to problems.

For example, the address will not be recognised by the Royal Mail, delivery companies or utility services. Difficulties may arise in relation to your registration for voting and the supply of credit cards. It is important to note that Ambulance, Fire and Police services may experience difficulty in locating the address in the event of an emergency.

The Cou​ncil can enforce changes to unofficial addresses in order to ensure compliance with standard conventions and that Council Policy for street naming and numbering is maintained. 

How to apply?

You can make a Street Naming and Numbering request online​​​​​​​. You will need to register first and then select the link for “Street Naming and Numbering” in the drop down list.​

How much will it cost?

The fees outlined below are for guidance only and the actual cost payable will be confirmed once the application being received.

​​Street naming​ and numbering request​​​Cost
​Changes to existing properties (per address/building) ​ £178
​New Address / New Development ​​​£178 plus £63 per unit
​Creation of a new road name ​£178 plus £63 per unit
​Additional cost for flat complexes or
developments over those listed above 
​£178 per floor from first floor onwards.
​Additional charge for changes to Street Naming and Numbering layout
after notification given, resulting in the referencing to be re-issued with amendments
​£178 plus £63 per unit.
​Renaming a street at the residents’ request ​£178 plus £63 per unit.​
​Confirmation address to Solicitors, Search Agents and Conveyances ​£65


You will also need to include an appropriately scaled location plan (to a scale not less than 1:1250) and in the case of a new development – a layout plan, indicating the position of the properties in relation to the geographical surroundings.​​ 

What happens next?


We will assess your request to ensure all the required details are complete. When your request is approved you will receive email confirmation of this and the fees payable. You can pay for you street naming and numbering request online​

Once the Street Naming and Numbering process is complete, you will receive an email with a confirmation letter. You can log in to view the status of your request at any stage.

Report a problem

Loading...
​​​​​​​​​​​​
© 2022 Cardiff Council