Environment, planning and building

Building control

Information about building regulations and planning permission, application forms for building regulations approval and demolition of buildings, the facility to search building control applications, service charges, information about Calderdale Building Control Services, useful links and much more.

Conservation and renewal

Calderdale has a wealth of features and architecture worthy of being conserved and enhanced for the future. Find out more on these pages.

Countryside conservation

Information on countryside services and nature reserves in Calderdale.

Emergencies

If you need to contact the Council urgently when Council offices are closed, you can telephone 01422 365101.

Environmental health

Environmental Health Services aims to ensure the health and safety, and well being of everyone living and working in the district. We strive to protect and improve the environment. In order to achieve this we use a combination of education, advice and regulations of the activities of others.

Grants

A wealth of information on the funding available from both Calderdale Council and external organisations.

Land and premises

Details of Council land and property for sale or to let and information on the land charges register, local authority and personal search fees.

Planning

With a fascinating mix of towns and rural areas, our planning service aims to make Calderdale a place people want to live, work and visit. Calderdale Council ensures that the impact on the environment and interests of the community are at the forefront of decisions. Find out more here.

Pollution

Advice on reducing pollution levels and information on the air quality in Calderdale.

Regeneration

The Regeneration section promotes partnerships with local communities improving social, economic and environmental regeneration. This section contains information on its five broad functions: conservation and built environment, tourism and rural development, business support, access to employment and external funding.

Roads, highways and pavements

Information on cycle routes, highway maintenance and car parking.

Rubbish, waste and recycling

On these pages you will find information about the disposal of rubbish, how to deal with different types of waste and how and where to recycle.

Street care and cleaning

Calderdale Street Cleansing Service is responsible for clearing away litter from adopted streets and public open spaces throughout Calderdale. This section describes the work the service carries out, and tells you who to contact if you have any litter related queries or need to report a litter problem.

Sustainable development

Information on Calderdale council's approach to sustainable development and what you can do to help.