Street and property naming and numbering - How to apply
To apply for street naming and numbering please navigate to the relevant section: Property naming, Street naming or Property numbering, read the information provided and click on the link to the form to apply.
What happens when we have received your application
Once we have received your application we will:
- check we have all the information necessary to process the application (including the correct fee)
- for applications involving the naming of new streets, check proposed street names and if they are acceptable, begin the consultation process
- allocate property numbers and create a plot to postal schedule and numbered plan
- for named properties, check proposed names for availability and discuss with the applicant until a suitable name is agreed
- request postal addresses from Royal Mail
- provide the applicant with a confirmation detailing the new street names and/or property names and/or numbers
- notify relevant internal and external departments of the new streets and/or addresses.
Property naming
Property owners can apply to change the name of their property or add a name to a numbered property. Property names must be checked and approved by West Suffolk Council to be included in the official address.
If the chosen name is not available, the property owner may either suggest alternative names or request that the application is refunded and cancelled.
It is not possible to replace a property number with a name.
Apply to name a property, rename a property or remove a name from a property
Property naming criteria and application guidance
Street naming
Where a new development requires a new street name, the developer may propose the new names. We will check that the proposed street name meets our criteria. We recommend providing at least two options per street in case any names are not available.
Once a suitable street name has been agreed between the developer and West Suffolk Council, we will consult with the town/parish council and ward members.
We recommend that the applicant discusses their street naming proposals with the parish or town council before submitting a street naming and numbering application.
Apply to name new properties or streets
Street naming criteria and application guidance
Property numbering
New properties will be allocated numbers in a logical order, not excluding any numbers from the scheme. Property numbers may not be the same as the plot numbers.
Suffixed numbers such as 1A, 1B may be used for new properties between two numbered properties.
Property numbers should be clearly displayed on the property for ease of identification.
Apply to name number new streets or addresses
Apply to merge or split an address
Applications for new addresses guidance
Street naming and numbering charges
The charges for street naming and numbering are detailed in the table below. The application will calculate the correct fee and no action will be taken until payment has been received.
| Application type | Charge |
|---|---|
| Property name or number change | £70 per property |
| Adding a name to a numbered property | £70 per property |
| Allocating a name or number to a non-postally addressable object or land | £70 each |
| Obtaining postal addresses for new properties |
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| Renaming of scheme following development replan (after addresses have been registered with Royal Mail) | £150 + £10 per plot |
| Street name change | £360 + £25 per property |
Fees will not exceed £1,500.