Change of street name
Case reference FOI2025/01106
Received 3 June 2025
Published 24 June 2025
Request
I am writing to request information regarding a recent street name change very close to where I live in the village of Whitchurch, Herefordshire. Specifically, I seek documentation and approval records for the change of road signage from "Great Doward Avenue" to "Symonds Yat View leading to Yew Tree Close", which appears to have taken effect in May 2025.
Please could you explain why this change took place and provide the following:
1. The Street Naming and Numbering (SNN) reference associated with this change
2. The date of formal consultation and the parties consulted (e.g., Royal Mail, emergency services, parish council)
3. The approval date and any internal documentation confirming the decision
4. A copy of any public notices or formal notifications issued as part of the process
Response
I am writing to request information regarding a recent street name change very close to where I live in the village of Whitchurch, Herefordshire. Specifically, I seek documentation and approval records for the change of road signage from "Great Doward Avenue" to "Symonds Yat View leading to Yew Tree Close", which appears to have taken effect in May 2025.
Please could you explain why this change took place and provide the following:
Answer: The change took place as the service area received concerns that having Great Doward Avenue on the road sign was causing confusion as there were no properties currently on this address. They contacted the Developer, and they confirmed that no properties would be built for the time being so agreed to the road signage being amended to reflect this
1. The Street Naming and Numbering (SNN) reference associated with this change
Answer: The original application SNN reference number for development is 208068 a further application was not required for the change of road sign
2. The date of formal consultation and the parties consulted (e.g., Royal Mail, emergency services, parish council)
Answer: 26/2/24
3. The approval date and any internal documentation confirming the decision
Answer: Not applicable
4. A copy of any public notices or formal notifications issued as part of the process
Answer: Not applicable
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