4.2.2.1
A property owner or their appointed representative must submit a written request for a change of an address, (in DEC-Addresses terms an LPI Record) to the SNN Authority. The SNN Authority should work towards providing this service via a web-based form, see Appendix F. When the change is considered and, if appropriate, approved by the SNN Authority the rules described in this section must be applied to ensure the change does not cause conflict with any existing LPI Record in that location.
4.2.2.2
If a request is received to add a property name to an existing numbered property (in DEC-Addresses terms an LPI Record) this may be agreed by the SNN Officer, if the following conditions are met:
- There is no conflict with LPI Records with the same Street Name.
- The addition of a property name is allowed for in the SNN Authority’s approved policy.
- The property number must be retained.
- The request adheres to the PAF® Code of Practice, Changing Postal Addresses and Postcodes, see Appendix E.
4.2.2.3
If a property is already named and numbered and a request is made to remove the number from the Official Address this must be refused. The SNN Authority should use its statutory powers to enforce the display and use of a property number as provided for within the relevant Act.
4.2.2.4
If a request received involves the change to an existing Street Name, the applicant must be informed of the formal process that must be adhered to before the change can be made. For the PAF® Code of Practice, Changing Postal Addresses and Postcodes, see Appendix E.
4.2.2.5
The 1907 Act states that ‘The local authority may, with the consent of two-thirds in number of the ratepayers and persons who are liable to pay an amount in respect of council tax in any street, alter the name of such street or any part of such street.’ However, consent of two thirds of the tax payers does not oblige the SNN Authority to implement a change.
4.2.2.6
Under the 1925 Act, notices must be posted along the Street giving others the chance to object to or support the change within 21 days.
4.2.2.7
If an SNN Authority operates under a local Act they must refer to the relevant statute to discover the consultation requirements. Internal processes must then be followed for a decision to be made. If the change to a Street Name is agreed, a legal order will be issued.