Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Friday, 21 November 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Housing: Roads
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has a policy on the naming of new roads in housing developments supported by (a) Homes England's and (b) his Department’s housing schemes.
- Answer
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Street names are a local matter and are formally determined by the local authority for the area.
Geoplace, an organisation created by local authorities and the Ordnance Survey, publishes guidance on how to go about naming new roads and streets.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 90725
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Subjects
- Construction Housing Roads
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- 2026-08-13 11:47:32 +0100
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