Any additions or changes to named properties require formalizing through the council, who will screen the new name through the Royal Mail Address Development Team. This is to prevent duplication, which could result in incorrect deliveries. This procedure takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks to complete.
Before proceeding, please ensure that Warwick District Council is your local authority. You can check this by looking at your council tax bill to see which local authority you pay. There will be a fee of £55 for an individual property name change or addition of a name to an existing numbered property.
Properties with no name which already have a street number should use the existing online Property Name Change Application Form or email your enquiry to snn@warwickdc.gov.uk.
Names may be added to the address of numbered properties with consultation through the council. However, the number needs to be retained for speedy location by the Emergency Services. Also, Royal Mail usually sorts their mail by street numbers, not house names, where possible. Therefore, once numbered, a property cannot leave out the number and must be quoted with your address on all correspondence.
How to apply for a name change
If you gave any further queries, please email snn@warwickdc.gov.uk.