What the service is
As a developer you need to make an application to have new street names or property numbers allocated when work starts on site.
Who can use this service
You need to be the developer or agent working on behalf of the developer.
What you can use this for
If you’re creating property as a new-build, merger or sub-division you’ll need to request an official address so that the property is recognised by emergency services, public utility companies and Royal Mail.
What you cannot use it for
This service is for new developments only. If you’re having problems with an existing address, find out how to make an enquiry about your address or request an address change.
Costs for new street names and property numbers
It costs £190 for each new street name.
The cost for each new property depends on how many properties you are building.
| Number of new properties being built | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 | £80 |
| 2 to 5 | £150 |
| 6 to 10 | £200 |
| 11 to 25 | £280 |
| 26 to 50 | £450 |
| 51 to 100 | £750 |
| 101 to 150 | £1060 |
| 151 to 200 | £1100 |
| Over 200 | £1260 |
Before you apply
You'll need to provide:
- approved planning and building warrant permissions
- plans showing the layout of the development.
The plans that you upload should:
- be in electronic format, preferably PDF files
- clearly identify all new streets and properties being created
- be for each floor with new properties, so that for flats or sub-divided properties you can get a separate address for each unit.
You can also include suggestions for street names.
How to apply
Apply online
If you have not created an online account with us before, you'll need to register for MyAccount through mygov.scot. You only need an email address to sign up.
If you've already registered for MyAccount, you do not need to do it again.
If you need help to apply
After you’ve applied
We aim to acknowledge an application or request within 5 working days. Completion of the service will vary depending on the type of query or request, but in all circumstances, we'll try to resolve it as soon as possible.
If you do not make a payment when you completed the form you need to make the payment before we allocate new addresses.
Once all new addresses have been allocated and approved, we'll send details to people and organisations who need to keep up-to-date records, such as the emergency services, public utility companies and Royal Mail.
All street names and property numbers will follow the Street Naming and Numbering Protocol.