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Policy and Procedures for Street Naming and Numbering

Street Naming - A step by step guide

Developers should give early consideration as to what name(s) they would like to propose for their development. This is particularly relevant on large developments where sales promotion literature may often include names which may not have been approved and/or may be unacceptable.

The Council prefers where possible that names are chosen to reflect a relevance (often historical) to the local area or development site.

Applications for street naming should be submitted in writing to the Property Systems Officer at East Northamptonshire Council.  This can be done via our online form.  Or by e-mailing servicedesk@east-northamptonshire.gov.uk

All applications should include:

  • A copy of a site plan (preferably A4 or A3 sized) to a suitable scale indicating the streets to which a designated name will apply
  • A schedule containing the proposed street name(s) in order of preference, indicating their significance or relevance to the development.  Where possible, alternative/reserve names should be provided.

Or

  • The developer may suggest a theme and allow the Council to provide the detailed names as part of the formal consultation process
  • The developer may ask for the names to be chosen by the Local Town or Parish Council and the Local Elected Members as part of the formal consultation process.

More information

  1. Policy and Procedures for Street Naming and Numbering
  2. Street Naming - Proposal and consultation for the naming of streets
  3. Street Naming - A step by step guide (you are here)
  4. Street Naming - Good practice when selecting a name
  5. Street Naming - Good practice when selecting a street suffix
  6. Street Naming - Service charges
  7. Street Naming - Provision of street nameplates(s)
  8. Street Naming - Specification for street nameplates
  9. Street Naming - Erection of street nameplates
  10. Street Naming - Legislation
  11. Street Numbering - Unregistered address
  12. Street Numbering - Developing a single property / small development
  13. Street Numbering - Developing a large estate
  14. Street Numbering - Changing a property name
  15. Street Numbering - Adding a name to your property
  16. Street Numbering - Postcodes
  17. Street Numbering - Legislation
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