Planning Service

This is the process that manages the development and use of land. It involves deciding planning applications in accordance with local and national policy, taking into account the views of consultees and local people. Many issues have to be balanced, such as the benefits of proposals to the economy and their impact on the environment, as well as on the interests of the local community.

The Service also deals with appeals against the refusal of planning permission and enforcement when planning controls are breached. It provides general information and advice about the planning system along with more detailed guidance on specific proposals. In addition, the service makes and administers Tree Preservation Orders and manages the conservation of the Borough's built heritage.

The Spatial Planning team provides planning policy advice in relation to new investment and have responsibility for the preparation and monitoring of planning policies and land allocations, within the Local Plan.

Building Control Manager: Mike Terry

• Calderdale Building Control Services
  
  PO Box 51
  
  Halifax
• Telephone: 01422 392291 (Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm)
• Email: building.control@calderdale.gov.uk

Building Control administers legislation relating to buildings and premises. This includes public safety, health and welfare and accessibility. This is done by:

• The administration and enforcement of the Building Regulations and allied legislation.
• Controlling demolition.
• Dealing with dangerous buildings and structures.
• Sealing up empty properties.
• Ensuring safety at sports grounds.
• The provision of a consultancy service, including surveying and reporting, training and guidance relating to fire safety together with access and inclusion issues.
• Protecting against climate change and avoiding flood risk.