From the Calderdale Local Plan, page 97.

I. Development proposals which would lead to the loss of community facilities, including but not limited to public houses, village shops or post offices, will not be supported unless:

a. An appropriate alternative is provided; or

b. It can be demonstrated that the facility is no longer required within the local area or is no longer viable; and all reasonable efforts have been made to retain the facility and other alternative community uses and community ownership and designation as an Asset of Community Value have been considered; or

c. The closure of a health or educational facility is required due to an identified operational requirement.

II. The Council will support the co-location of services where opportunities arise providing such co-location can be demonstrated to improve access to services and more efficient use of land and resources.

III. New developments will, where appropriate, be expected to work with communities to identify community needs and contribute towards the provision of such community facilities in accordance with infrastructureprovision.