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Planning in Lewistown

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About Lewistown

Lewistown is a quaint village in South Wales, situated between Ogmore Vale and Blackmill along the A4061, nestled in the upper Ogmore valley. Originally developed to support local coal mining operations, which have since ceased, it has transitioned into a commuter hub for nearby Bridgend and Maesteg. Alongside its neighboring hamlets Pant-yr-Awel and Glynogwr, Lewistown forms a small built-up area with a population of 790 residents, making it one of the smallest settlements in Bridgend County Borough, an important consideration for local planning applications.

Property prices in Lewistown show an average sale price of £268,124, 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 Lewistown a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lewistown 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 Lewistown, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.