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Here we offer advice for developers, and residents, on what to do if you would like to alter or introduce a street name or address.

Early consultation essential

If you would like to introduce a new street name, or wish to change an existing name or number, you must, by law, make an application to the Council for approval prior to using it. This is a lengthy procedure that can take up to six months to complete. It is therefore advisable to consult the Council's officers at the earliest possible stage of a proposal, preferably when building work commences, and BEFORE a name has been marketed.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for a new name, or to change an existing name, download the street naming and numbering application pack.

In the application pack, you will find guidance notes, a fee list and an application form.

If you are proposing a name other than one chosen from our names list, we will advise you on whether it is acceptable and consult the following authorities:

  • London Fire and Civil Defence Authority
  • London Ambulance Service
  • Post Office.
In the case of renaming or renumbering only, if there are no objections from the emergency services, a Notice of Intention is posted on the site for one month, or sent to local residents to allow them the opportunity to raise objections.

Approved names

Once a name, whether it is from our names list or not, has been approved, a Statutory Order, officially assigning the name, is issued.  Any names proposed and discussed with Council officers should not be used until such an order is made.

Objections

The Council is obliged to consider any objections received. If the objections are upheld, the applicant is then invited to agree alternatives with the Council's officers. If no alternatives can be found then the matter is reported to the appropriate committee of Greenwich Council.

Marketing new properties

If an application is submitted to the Council at a late stage and is subsequently rejected, numerous problems can arise, especially if purchasers have bought properties marketed under an unapproved name.

It is therefore advisable to be cautious in the use of names for marketing purposes. It should be pointed out in any literature distributed to prospective purchasers, for example, that a marketing name will not be the final address.

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