Street naming is important as it allows:-
- Emergency Services to find a property quickly
- Mail to be delivered efficiently
- Visitors to find where they want to go
- Reliable delivery of services and products
- Records of service providers to be kept in an effective manner
The creation of the street address is the responsibility of the Local Authority and we liaise with the Royal Mail who are responsible for allocating postcodes.
There are no statutory requirements for Local Authorities to provide details of change to existing or new developments to any external organisations. However it is recognised that the provision and sharing of this information facilitates better service delivery to the citizen and business communities and we contact certain interested organisations. You will need to notify all personal correspondence eg banks, building societies and utility companies.
NEW ROAD TO BE NAMED
The developer needs to submit a location plan and layout plan of the site, which shows the new roads to be named and new properties to be numbered. A selection of road names also needs to be submitted. The name will then be chosen after consultation with local Ward Members and local historical societies. A policy guideline for naming is available here.
STREET NUMBERING
The developer needs to submit a location plan showing the new property in relation to existing properties. If more than one property is to be numbered, then a layout plan is also required showing the plot numbers. The developer will then receive confirmation of the house numbers subsequent to the Royal Mail allocating postcodes. Where appropriate, you will be asked to provide new street nameplates to our standard design and a cost will be provided at the appropriate time.
RENAMING OF EXISTING STREET
A request should be made in writing giving a suggested new name, which must not clash with an already existing street name. An order has to be made, under Section 18 of the Public Health Act 1925. A Notice is displayed at each end of the road in question and anyone may object to the proposed name, within twenty one days, to a petty sessional court.
