Street naming and numbering
The address of a property is very important. Many organisations,
postal and emergency services, and the general public need an
efficient means of locating and referencing properties. The Council
is the Street Naming and Numbering Authority for the area and has
responsibility for the allocation of house numbers and street
names. Individuals and developers must not allocate their own house
numbers or building / street names.
Can I name my house if it already has a street number?
If a property is already numbered, a property owner can add a
name to their property. However, it is recommended that the Council
be contacted about the name so that we can log it into our database
for future reference. The property name in such a case will not
form part of the official property address, and the property number
must still be displayed and referred to in any correspondence.
How do I name my house where there are no street numbers?
In the case of a new dwelling, the Council should be contacted
with the suggested house name. In the case of addresses where there
is no number allocated, the house name forms part of the official
address. We will contact Royal Mail to see if they have knowledge
of a similarly named property in the locality. We check our
information systems and, if the name is satisfactory, then the new
address is registered and you will be informed accordingly. If
there is an issue with your preferred name, we will request
alternatives.
In the event of property owners wishing to change the property
name, they need to put their request in writing, stating their
name, the present full address of the property and state clearly
their new preferred name.
The property name change information is then sent to Royal Mail,
Emergency and Essential Services and other relevant Council
Services. It is the responsibility of property owners to inform
their own personal contacts etc.
Developing a single property/small development. How do I number
properties?
If you are a developer of a new property (single or small
development), you should contact us as soon as you commence work on
site. A single or small development will usually be named or
numbered into the existing street.
Developing a large estate. How do I name new streets and number
properties?
If you are a developer of a large estate, you should contact us
as soon as you commence work on site so that we can process the
naming of any new street and the numbering of your new properties
without delay. We will check your suggested street names for
duplication in the local area and forward them to local Councils
and Royal Mail for consultation. Street names should not duplicate
any existing names and should have an historical connection to the
site.
When we have an agreed name, we will then register the street
name and prepare a numbering schedule. The information is then sent
to public utilities, emergency services, Land Registry, Ordnance
Survey and relevant Council Services. You will also be sent a copy
of the naming and numbering schedule from which we would ask you to
inform all your prospective purchasers of their new property
address.
Street Name Plates
Carlisle City Council are responsible for ensuring that damaged or missing street name plates are
replaced and fitted in suitable positions.