If you are a developer or owner of a new property you should contact the street naming team before starting work on site.

You will need to supply:

• A written request to name and number the new streets on the development
• A site layout plan and location plan
• If possible written confirmation of the final layout for the purposes of numbering the plots (If this is not possible we will be happy to number the plots as you confirm them)
• An approximate date of when occupation is expected
• Suggestions for the names of any new streets you would like to be considered (If you prefer for us to propose street names we will be happy to arrange this).

The above information will help us to provide an efficient service to you and your customers.

A single dwelling will be named or numbered into the existing street. Often letters of the alphabet are used along with the adjoining number.

Small developments on existing streets may need an additional identifying name.

What happens next?

When we receive your request we will consult the Royal Mail regarding any suggested street names for duplication in the local area. The proposed names will then be forwarded for the Street Naming Consultation.

When we have an approved name we will register the street name/s and prepare a Postal Schedule of addresses. You will receive a copy of the Postal Schedule and a numbered layout plan of the development, which will also show the approximate position of any street signs. A street nameplate specification will be included.

We would ask you to inform all your prospective purchasers of their new property address.

Informing the statutory undertakers

This must be done within two weeks of the allocation of addresses. The information must include a copy of the numbered plan and a copy of the postal schedule to each organisation. We will supply you with a list of the organisations you need to inform, or we can inform them for you.

As the developer you will be responsible for providing new street nameplates to our specifications and information will be supplied at the appropriate time. In addition to the above we will only exceptionally name streets after a living individual. Wherever possible we support the use of names that reflect local history and heritage.