Street Naming and Numbering

Where new developments are built involving new streets, street names are decided by the Building Control Section through the Planning Sub-Committee of the Council. The choice of street names is a matter for careful consideration to ensure the names are acceptable, in keeping with the area, and do not conflict with or duplicate existing streets in the locality.

The Post Office and other public utilities are always consulted as it is obvious that emergency services need to be fully aware of where new streets are located. Suggestions for street names are sought from developers and Parish Councils.

The numbering of premises in a street is also the responsibility of the Building Control Section.