Any property owner can name their property, as long as the name chosen does not conflict with an existing property name in that locality.
Please note that if your property has a house number, it will not be possible to replace the number with a name. However, a name can be used in conjunction with the original number.
Property owners are asked to put their request in writing detailing the existing address and two suggested names, accompanied by a location plan, to:
Street Naming and Numbering Team, Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND. Or email snn@shropshire.gov.uk.
On receiving your request, we will contact Royal Mail to ensure that they have no objections such as the name being duplicated or similar to another in the area.
If Royal Mail do not object, the Council will inform the applicant and other interested parties of the name change. In the event of an objection from Royal Mail, the applicant will be required to provide alternative names.