THE RICH history of Droitwich looks set to be reflected in the street names of the forthcoming Yew Tree Farm development.

Town councillors are currently concocting a selection of potential new names for 20 streets within the Persimmon Homes and Redrow Homes' developments.

Developers have compiled a list of potential suggestions, including Impney Avenue, inspired by the town's famous Chateau, Longwave Park, reflecting the town's history of radio broadcasting, and Saline Close, from the Roman word for Droitwich.

However Wychavon District Council, which has responsibility for naming new streets, has delegated the task to Droitwich Town Council.

Councillor Bob Brookes, of the Town Council, said: "It will be nice if we can reflect the history and Heritage of Droitwich. Anything that is meaningful and celebrates the history of the town.

"Droitwich has a very rich and interesting history. We have got connections with the pilgrim fathers but of course we have already got that one with Winslow Avenue."

Councillors have been busy thinking up a selection of names and their choices will be discussed at a meeting of the Planning Committee on Monday, December 7.

In a statement from Wychavon Council it was said: "The Council has decided that suggestions for street names may be delegated to the Local Town or Parish Council and their recommendations will, unless there is a dispute, be accept."

Other road name suggestions from developers include Upwich Way, named after the deepest salt pit used for production in Droitwich, Wyche Road, inspired by the Anglo Saxon name for the town, and Mildenham Drive, relating to one of the locks on Droitwich canal.

The controversial Yew Tree Farm development will see Persimmon Homes build 265 houses, along with another 500-home site managed by Redrow and Barberry on land north of Pulley Lane and Newland Lane.

In July 2014 the then Local Government Secretary sparked outrage when he granted permission for the Redrow development which had been refused by Wychavon District Council.