Ulgham, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ulgham, Northumberland.

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About Ulgham

Ulgham is a quaint village located in Northumberland, England, often referred to as the 'village of the owls'. The local pronunciation of its name is 'Uffam', making it a unique spot for residents and potential developers alike. With its picturesque charm, Ulgham presents opportunities for planning applications that enhance community life while preserving its distinctive character.

Population: 351 (2021)

District: Northumberland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £274,136 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Northumberland
• Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
• LSOA: Northumberland 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ulgham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ulgham.

• Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
• Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
• Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
• Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
• Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
• Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
• Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
• Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ulgham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Ulgham.

1. - Southcroft Stables The Croft Ulgham Northumberland NE61 3BB
   Discharge of condition 8 (Validation Report for Gas Protection Measures) on approved application 21/04319/REM
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2026-04-28
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2. - Humshaugh Village Hall Humshaugh Northumberland NE46 4AA
   Notification of Prior Approval to install a PV array and battery storage on a non domestic building
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-07-08
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A brief summary of Ulgham in Northumberland

Ulgham is a quaint village located in Northumberland, England, often referred to as the 'village of the owls'. The local pronunciation of its name is 'Uffam', making it a unique spot for residents and potential developers alike. With its picturesque charm, Ulgham presents opportunities for planning applications that enhance community life while preserving its distinctive character. The settlement has a population of approximately 351 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.

Property prices in Ulgham show an average sale price of £274,136, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ulgham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ulgham includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ulgham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Ulgham

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Ulgham.

The most common application types near Ulgham were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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