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Street naming and numbering policy

  1. Definition

Ashfield District Council has a statutory duty to name and number streets and to approve and register official property addresses within its council boundary. This function is outlined in this document.

  1. Aim and Purpose

The main purpose of this policy is to ensure all properties located within Ashfield are assigned with a consistent postal address. This includes both new and converted properties, large developments and single in-fill plots, residential and commercial buildings, as well as properties which may not have had official addresses assigned in the past.

Having consistent and logical addresses will ensure that properties are easily located by the Council, the emergency services and other organisations, allowing for quick and efficient delivery goods and services to the property.

  1. Scope

This policy will affect Ashfield Council staff, Ashfield residents and external organisation. All properties located within the Ashfield District Council boundary are required to be addressed according to this policy.

  1. Service Delivery

The GIS Technician is responsible for address management service delivery. The post holder sits within the Corporate Policy and Improvement Unit section of the Transformation Directorate.

The GIS Technician is also the LLPG Custodian and the SNN Officer for Ashfield District Council.

The GIS Technician reports to the Corporate Information Analyst and handles the day-to-day administration of the Street Naming and Numbering function.

Requests for new street names are completed within 3 months and requests for new street numbering are completed within 7 days.

  1. Charges for Street Naming and Numbering Service

Our current Schedule of Charges can be found on this website:

  1. Monitoring and Review

This policy document will be reviewed every three years, or if a major change in the process is required (because of new legislation for example). Charges will be reviewed on an annual basis, usually for 1st April.

All complaints will be reviewed as they are received in line with the Council’s complaints procedure with any required changes to the process being implemented as soon as possible.

  1. Sustainability, Equality and Regeneration

Our process does not discriminate against any person or company. All requests are actioned as soon as they are received and the required payment is made.

  1. Contact Details

GIS Technician
Corporate Policy and Improvement Unit
Ashfield District Council
Urban Road
Kirkby in Ashfield
Nottingham
NG17 8DA

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