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4.2.1.1

Anyone responsible for building developments which give rise to new Addressable Objects should liaise with the SNN Authority to determine whether any new Street Names and / or property numbering or naming schemes are required.

4.2.1.2

This should be done as soon as possible after the necessary planning and building regulation approvals are obtained.

4.2.1.3

Property owners who require SNN changes for splits / mergers or other reasons should also refer to the SNN Authority.

4.2.1.4

The SNN Authority should mandate a standard policy for the supply of information to and from all developers / applicants to assist efficient SNN.  For examples of SNN policy, see Appendix F.

4.2.1.5

Each SNN Authority should display the following information on their website.  The items are listed in order of priority:

  • Contact details for the officers dealing with both SNN and the delivery of Authority Address Updates.
  • Details of the SNN Authority process and policy in use.
  • On-line forms to help applicants apply promptly for new:
    • Street Names.
    • Property numbers.
    • Property names.

4.2.1.6

The SNN Authority should ensure that all requests for SNN for new developments are be submitted, preferably electronically, with:

  • A location plan clearly identifying the new scheme in relation to any existing Streets or means of access.
  • A detailed plan of the development clearly marked with the plot numbers of the proposed scheme.
  • An internal layout plan for developments which are subdivided at unit or floor level, for example, a block of flats or commercial, industrial units.  
  • The main entrance to each subdivision or block must be clearly marked.

4.2.1.7

If requests are submitted with a property naming scheme only, the SNN Authority should consider numbering the properties to assist with the efficient identification of the properties for the purposes of service delivery and emergency services location.  If that is possible and complies with the SNN Authority’s policy, see Section 4.2.1.14, the following rules should be applied:

  • If numbers exist on the Street Name, new properties should be numbered into the existing sequence.
  • If the development requires a new Street Name, all properties should be numbered.
  • If the existing properties on the Street Name are named only there is no requirement to number new or existing properties.

4.2.1.8

If a developer submits a proposal for an SNN scheme within a development, this can be adopted. However, the SNN Officer must be careful to ensure that this meets the SNN Authority’s policy as described in Section 4.2.1.14.

4.2.1.9

Checks should be made to verify any possible conflict or duplication of suggested Street naming and / or property names within and beyond the SNN Authority administrative area of the proposed development.  

4.2.1.10

The extent of the search should be beyond the post town area of the proposed Street Name.  It is a Royal Mail convention that only one Street Name using the same name should exist within one post town.  For the PAF® Code of Practice, Changing Postal Addresses and Postcodes, see  Appendix E.

4.2.1.11

SNN Officers should be conversant with the principles of BS 7666-1:2006 and BS 7666-2:2006 to ensure all new Street Names and / or LPI Records comply with the standard. They must at least liaise closely with their Authority Address Custodian before the details are agreed with the developer or applicant.

4.2.1.12

Each Authority Address Custodian must ensure that all SNN activities are incorporated within the Authority Address Update processes to facilitate the future electronic notification of new Records to third parties, including users within the SNN Authority.

4.2.1.13

The SNN Authority should establish a policy which clearly defines the following requirements:

  • Planning and / or building control responsibilities.
  • Delegated powers.
  • Consultees.
  • Timelines.

For examples of SNN policy, see  Appendix F. 

4.2.1.14

The policy should also include the SNN Authority’s view on the following:

  • The exclusion or inclusion of certain numbers for cultural or religious reasons.
  • The use of building names without numbers.
  • New building or Street names should not begin with “The”.
  • The use of Street Names which include numbers which can cause confusion, for example “20 Seven Foot Lane” sounds the same as “27 Foot Lane”.
  • The use of the names of deceased people in the adoption of any Street Names.  The reason for choosing a person’s name should be established in the Authority’s policy.
  • The use of the name of a living person. (This is not recommended).
  • The adoption of historic connotations by developers – guidance on this should be provided by the SNN Authority to all developers through close liaison with local historic societies. This information should be provided electronically via the SNN Authority’s website.
  • The use of national or local historic figures or events.  
  • The use of a name with Royal connotations.  The consent of the Lord Chamberlain’s office must be obtained if a name with any reference to the Royal family or the use of the word ‘Royal’ is suggested.
  • The use of names and their combination with numbers that could be considered rude, obscene, and racist or which would contravene any aspect of the council’s equal opportunities policies.
  • The use of names and their combination with numbers that could be easily vandalised or changed into any of the above, for example, “Canal Turn”.
  • The use of names that can cause spelling or pronunciation problems.
  • The use of names that can be construed to be used for advertising or commercial gain.
  • The use of names which would lead to variations in the use of punctuation as these can cause confusion or result in early demands for a change of address from occupiers. 
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