Montrose 55 Hart Hill Lane Luton LU2 0BA

1. 4 Aug 2026

   Received by Luton

2. 12 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Luton took a median of 80 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Luton for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.

More on outline applications in our guide

• Montrose 55 Hart Hill Lane Luton LU2 0BA

  26/00599/LAWP Submitted 8 Jun 2026 0m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~28 Aug

  Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to 8 people - 6 bedroom HMO (Class C4)

  Decided
  Domestic

• Ambleside 60 Hart Hill Drive Luton LU2 0AY

  21/01017/AMEND Submitted 15 Jul 2021 56m away

  Change of use of existing care home (Class C2) to flats (Class C3) comprising 1 x three bed flat, 6 x two bed and 2 x one-bed flats and erection of 2 storey side extension and an additional storey on part of the existing building, front dormer windows and roof alterations. Non - Material Amendments for planning permission 18/01886/FUL dated 12th September 2019. (Internal floor layout changes within the flats, one front dormer removed and replaced with 2 velux roof lights).

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Extension +3 12 docs

• 66 Hart Hill Drive Luton LU2 0AY

  26/00311/FULHH Submitted 30 Mar 2026 85m away

  Erection of single storey front, side conservatory, changing front roof from hip to gable end and raising of roof with two rear dormers, one rear and two front rooflights to facilitate a first floor extension

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Linden Court Crescent Road Luton

  21/00381/TPOS Submitted 16 Mar 2021 133m away

  Works to Trees - T302 Remove growth and deadwood; T303 Remove deadwood and reduce crown; G2 Remove deadwood and ivy from ground level; G3 Sever ivy at base of trees and remove dead trees/stems; T305 Remove deadwood; T306 clear branches from building and remove lowest branches that obstruct light; G4 clear branches from building and remove deadwood; G5 remove deadwood and small crossing branches; T307 reduce by 4m in height to create monolith and retain habitat; T308 remove ivy from ground level, reduce branches and stem; T309 remove ivy from ground level, reduce tree laterally by 3m and remove deadwood; T310 reduce by 3m in height; T311 reduce branches extending over Linden Court and Hart Hill Drive; and T312 reduce crown extending over Linden Court.

  Split decision Trees 6 docs

• 22 Crescent Rise Luton LU2 0AU

  19/01387/FUL Submitted 18 Oct 2019 140m away

  Conversion of existing garage and storage area into 1 x one bedroom flat and external alterations

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• 21 Brooms Road Luton LU2 0JP

  21/00298/FULHH Submitted 27 Feb 2021 194m away

  Erection of single and two storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 20 docs

• 26/00749/OUT Awaiting decision

  Hilton Garden Inn Butterfield Great Marlings Luton - LU2 8DL

  Outline application for erection of marquee structure and associated hard landscaping to service weddings (up to 500 guests) within grounds of existing hotel.

  15 Jul 2026 Outline
• 26/00506/OUT Decided

  Land Rear Of 34 Ashcroft Road Luton LU2 9AU

  Outline planning application for the erection of two dwellinghouses (one three-bedroom and one two-bedroom dwelling). Details of access, appearance and layout.

  12 May 2026 Outline
• 26/00064/OUTEIA Awaiting decision

  I B C Vehicles Ltd Kimpton Road Luton LU2 0JX

  Outline Planning Application for demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment for a mix of new industrial, storage and distribution uses (Classes E(g)(iii), B2 and B8) and cafe (Class E). To include access from Kimpton Road and Vauxhall Way, servicing, parking, landscaping and associated works.

  20 Jan 2026 Outline
• 25/00483/OUT Awaiting decision

  39 - 49 Manor Road Luton LU1 3HN

  Outline planning application for the demolition of an existing building and erection of a new 1, 5, 6 and 7 storey building of 129 residential flats/maisonettes (Use Class C3) and associated undercroft car parking. Details of access, layout and scale are submitted for approval, with appearance and landscaping reserved for subsequent approval.

  2 May 2025 Outline
• 24/01023/OUT Refused

  Land Rear Of 38 Studley Road Luton LU3 1BB

  Development of land for residential purposes -Erection of 4 bedroom detached dwellinghouse and access

  30 Aug 2024 Outline