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Planning in Ulpha

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About Ulpha

Ulpha is a quaint village and civil parish located in the picturesque Duddon Valley within the Lake District National Park, Cumbria. Once part of Cumberland, it is now under the jurisdiction of the Cumberland unitary authority. A key route from Ulpha crosses Birker Fell, connecting to the Eskdale valley. The village's population has seen a decline, from 159 in the 2001 census to 128 by 2011, making it an intimate community for those considering planning applications in this serene area. The settlement has a population of approximately 113 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Copeland district.

Property prices in Ulpha show an average sale price of £360,765, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Ulpha a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Ulpha has 16 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ulpha 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Ulpha, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.