The study and technical paper on this page form part of the evidence base to the Council's Local Plan.
Employment Land Study 2018
This study was commissioned by the Council and offers technical information.
This is part of the assessment of 'objectively assessed need' for new employment land to accommodate new growth in Calderdale.
The original study has been updated in 2025. This took into account the recent 'Policy Context Updates', such as:
- National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024).
- Economic Trends and Projections.
For more details, please read:
Employment Technical Paper 2018
This paper presents wider evidence to justify proposals in our Publication draft Local Plan for:
- Employment policies.
- Land allocations and designations.
It shows the 'Objectively Assessed Need' for the provision of new employment land. This is to accommodate growth in the local economy through the provision of new jobs.
For more on this, please read: