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The New Street Name Selection Procedure

The Developer can submit suggestions for street names for a particular development. If the developer has no suggestions the Street Naming and Numbering Team will select a name. If time allows, Ward Members and Parish Councils will be asked for suggestions, but generally they are encouraged to put forward suggestions in advance to ensure that their ideas are known. Suggestions are then placed on the Street Naming Register of possible names for use.

In situations where proposals are put forward to name streets after individuals, careful consideration has to be given to the suitability. The Council will only exceptionally name streets after a living individual. The Street Naming and Numbering team, wherever possible, support the use of proposed names that reflect local history and heritage.