The Calder valley in Calderdale has regularly suffered from flooding, due to the topography of the area. This dataset was initially created to provide data as part of the clean up operation from the Boxing Day Floods in 2015. It now has details of the work that continues to be carried out to recover from the flood.
Historic parks and gardens – Local – Unregistered gardens, parks, cemeteries and other local spaces that contribute to the regional or local environment and heritage. Historic parks and gardens – Local data from the Local Plan 2023, replacing the UDP data. For further information about the Local Plan see the Local Plan Website To view the Local Plan online map, please click here This...
Historic parks and gardens – National – Registered Historic Parks and Gardens are of national importance. Historic parks and gardens – National data from the Local Plan 2023, replacing the UDP data. For further information about the Local Plan see the Local Plan Website To view the Local Plan online map, please click here This data has been derived from Ordnance Survey base mapping....
Conservation Areas are defined in the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act (1990) as, “areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance”. The Council has designated 19 Conservation Areas throughout the District where priority will be given to preservation or enhancement. Conservation Areas data from the Local Plan...
These datasets contain the order number, category, entity and species relating to the Tree Preservation Order. Where the file type allows, the geographical extent of the Tree Preservation Order is included. For general information about Tree Preservation Orders visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tree-preservation-orders-and-trees-in-conservation-areas. This was last updated in November 2024 This data has been derived from Ordnance Survey base mapping. (C) Crown copyright [and database rights] (2024) OS (licence 0100023069).
Sites of geological or geomorphological value on a West Yorkshire scale. Designated by the West Yorkshire Local Sites Partnership. Local Geological sites data from the Local Plan 2023, replacing the UDP data. For further information about the Local Plan see the Local Plan Website https://new.calderdale.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/local-plan To view the Local Plan online map, please click here This data has been derived from Ordnance Survey...
Sites nationally important for their wildlife or geology Sites of Special Scientific Interest data from the Local Plan 2023, replacing the UDP data. For further information about the Local Plan see the Local Plan Website https://new.calderdale.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/local-plan To view the Local Plan online map, please click here This data has been derived from Ordnance Survey base mapping. (C) Crown copyright [and database rights] (2025) OS (licence 100023069).
Special Protection Areas (SPAs) are strictly protected sites classified in accordance with the EC Birds Directive. They are classified for rare and vulnerable birds and for regularly occurring migratory species. Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are strictly protected sites designated under the EC Habitats Directive. The Habitats Directive requires the establishment of a European network of important high-quality conservation sites...
Special landscape area – Countryside of very high visual quality; a combination of impressive landscape, buildings of architectural and historical significance and areas of ecological importance. Special landscape area data from the Local Plan 2023, replacing the UDP data. For further information about the Local Plan see the Local Plan Website To view the Local Plan online map, please click here This data has...
Sites owned or managed by the local authority and designated for their importance for wildlife or geology and people. Local nature sites data from the Local Plan 2023, replacing the UDP data. For further information about the Local Plan see the Local Plan Website To view the Local Plan online map, please click here This data has been derived from Ordnance Survey base...