Street Naming and Property Numbering
New Buildings
New individual properties are generally built on infill land,
large gardens, or on the site of previously demolished
properties.
If a new dwelling is built between two others, in
a numbered sequence, usually an “a” is given to the number of the
dwelling to its right. A requested name can also be given. Where
building takes place on the site of a demolished property, the new
building will inherit the existing number.
The Council is not responsible for issuing new postcodes,
which is the responsibility of Royal Mail. However it will not
issue a postcode for a new street or property until requested to do
so by the Council.
If a new propety is built in a rural location, and a number
cannot be allocated, then a name is chosen by the developer or
owner. Suggested house names should be forwarded to the Council,
which will then consult Royal Mail ensuring that the new property
is officially registered.
Conversion of properties
When a property is converted into multiple flats, or a new
property is formed in an existing building, the changes must be
communicated to the Council and registered with the Royal Mail. In
the case of conversion to flats the location of delivery points and
letter boxes must be indicated on a plan to allow the delivery of
post.
House Names
House names or changes to existing names, should be notified to
the Street Naming and Numbering section for adoption by the
Council. The Council has no power to agree or refuse a building
name, but request that any name chosen is not similar to any
other in the immediate locality and advice will be given on this. A
house name can be added to an existing postal address but it cannot
replace the street number, which must always be used. In the case
of an owner wishing to change the name of an existing house, in an
un-numbered street, the Council should be informed of the proposed
name. The Council will consult with the Royal Mail on all
applications received, to avoid names being chosen that might
be confused with others in the area. There is a charge for
registering name changes of £64.
Street Nameplates
Street nameplates are important so that the emergency services
can locate you and your street as quickly as possible.
The council is responsible for repair and maintenance of street
name plates when this becomes necessary. This may be due to
accidental damage, vandalism or normal wear and tear.
In the case of a new development, the developer is responsible
for the erection of name plates to the council's specification. To
report damaged, missing or illegible street name plates please
use the
Report a Problem Form.
Confirmation and Consultation of Street
Names
Cabinet members, local ward members together with town
council and community council members are involved in the street
naming process which is carried out in accordance with the
Council's QA Procedure.
The Council then consults with the Royal Mail Address
Management Centre before assigning new street
names, property names and numbers. Once this has been
agreed and the Royal Mail has confirmed the correct postcode, we
notify public utilities, emergency services, Land Registry,
Ordnance Survey and relevant Council services. Many companies
will not connect their services or agree contracts until
the Council and the Royal Mail have registered an address, so it is
important to contact us before a newly formed property is
occupied.
Unregistered Addresses
It is possible to check if a property is registered with the
Royal Mail by using their postcode
finder webpage.
If you have a problem with your postal delivery, please
contact Royal Mail customer services
Tel: 08457 740 740
Contact
Tel: 01446 700111
Street Naming and
Numbering
Docks Office,
Subway Road,
Barry
CF63 4RT