Naming and numbering

We are responsible for the naming and numbering of new or existing properties and streets in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. We carry out these functions under the London Buildings Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 Part 2 Naming and Numbering of Streets and Buildings.

Please submit a naming and numbering application if you require to:

• Name or Number a property
• Name a street
• Confirm a legal address
• Conduct historic research

Consult our Naming and Numbering Policy Note [PDF] (file size 80Kb) before making an application.

• download an editable version of the naming and numbering application form [Word] (file size 440Kb). You will need Mircrosoft Word to open this document
• download a PDF copy of the naming and numbering application form
• Completed applications and supporting documentation should be sent to plnnamingnumbering@rbkc.gov.uk or sent by post to the Department of Building Control, Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7NX.