Street Naming and Numbering

If you are building a new house, or converting an existing property to flats, the council will need to assign a house number to it (and flat numbers where appropriate).  Please send your request in writing to us and enclose any relevant site plans for the development.

 

A single new property or small development is normally named or numbered into existing streets.

 

We notify organisations (ie. emergency services, utility companies, Land Registry and Ordnance Survey) about new house names and numbers for single properties and new small developments.        

A brand new street name may be required for larger property developments. We will ask you for suggestions if a new street name is required for your site.

 

For very large estates we may ask you to propose a theme for your street names. Examples of estates with themed street names in Eastbourne include the Painters Estate, the Birds Estate and Sovereign Harbour.

 

We will consider proposed street names and check them against existing street names in the area.

 

When this is complete your new street name and number details will be sent to Royal Mail who will allocate the postcode.  You will receive written confirmation of the correct postal address for your site.

 

We will notify organisations (ie. emergency services, utility companies, Land Registry and Ordnance Survey) about single properties and new small developments.        

 

It is the responsibility of developers to initially provide street nameplates for a site. Once a street has been adopted we will maintain the street nameplates.

 

If you require further information please contact us using the Amenities and Contract Management Contact Form.