When renaming a property, care should be taken to ensure that a
similar name does not already exist in the vicinity, as this could
cause confusion for both sets of occupiers in the future. It is
generally advisable to contact the local Royal Mail delivery office
or speak to the local postman before proposing a property name.
Where a property is known by a number, the Council will not
approve the deletion of the number in lieu of a name. Postal
numbers are issued primarily to aid the emergency and delivery
services in locating a property within a road, a name only would
not do this. However, there would be no objection to a name being
used in addition to the number.
If you are not the owner of the property, please note that a
change of name cannot be made without the owner's permission.
When you are sure there is no problem with your
chosen name you should submit your request to alter the property
name. Requests can be made using our online form or in writing to the
Property Information Team at the address given below. We
need to know:
- The current property name and address.
- The new property name
- The date you want the change to take effect.
- Your current contact address and telephone number.
- If you are not the owner of the property, the owner's name,
address and contact details.
If your request is agreed, details of the change will
be confirmed back to you in writing and passed to all the relevant
departments at the Council so they can update their data. We will
also update the Local Land and Property Gazetteer and the National
Land and Property Gazetteer.
We will also circulate details of the change to Royal Mail
(including postcodes), the emergency services, Ordnance Survey and
District Valuation Office. It is your responsibility to advise any
other organisations you having dealings with.
Contacting us
You can contact the Property Information Team on 01394
444261 or email
llpg@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk.
Our fax number is 01394 385100. All correspondence regarding the
renaming of an existing property should be addressed to:
Property Information Team
Suffolk Coastal District Council
Melton Hill
Woodbridge IP12 1AU