Street numbering and naming

The naming and numbering of streets and buildings in Lewes District, is controlled by the Council under the Town Improvement Clauses Act 1847 and the Public Health Act 1925. We also ensure our addresses conform to the new British Standard (BS7666). The purpose of this control is to make sure that any new street names and building names and numbers are allocated logically with a view to ensuring, amongst other things, that emergency service vehicles (ambulances and fire appliances) are able to speedily locate any address to which they may be summoned; and the effective delivery of mail.
Anyone seeking an address for a new property, should apply in writing to the Council enclosing a site plan, to a scale not less than 1:1250. If you are wishing to change the name of your property please use the link on the below under Relevant Documents.

Please note - no address within the District is legal unless authorised by Lewes District Council.

Below are some downloadable informal guidance notes on Street Naming and Numbering

Informal Guidance Note