Mayor of London and TfL set out bold proposals to deliver pedestrianisation along Oxford Street

Notes to editors

• This consultation does not revisit the proposals covered in the Oxford Street Transformation consultation, which ran from 28 February to 2 May 2025, nor is it seeking further comments on the proposed designation of a Mayoral Development Area (MDA) or the establishment of a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC).

• Any transport and highway changes that may be required in the future to enable the transformation of the remaining sections of Oxford Street would be subject to consultation at a later date.

• The proposals would not alter traffic on Regent Street, and the Mayor and TfL are aware of proposals being developed by Westminster City Council for further changes to Regent Street and are working with them to co-ordinate these proposals.

• On 20 September 2025, TfL took over as the highway authority for Oxford Street - https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2025/september/tfl-becomes-highway-authority-for-oxford-street-as-mayor-moves-ahead-with-pedestrianisation-proposal

[1] The previous consultation can be found here: https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street.

In June 2025, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced he will move ahead with bold proposals to pedestrianise Oxford Street and revitalise the area following overwhelming public and business support for his proposals. More information: https://www.london.gov.uk/overwhelming-support-for-mayors-oxford-street-plans.

Between 28 February and 2 May 2025, the Greater London Authority (GLA) consulted Londoners on two questions related to Oxford Street: the designation of a Mayoral Development Area (MDA) and the principle of pedestrianising Oxford Street. The consultation was widely publicised to statutory consultees, local stakeholders, Londoners and other interested parties throughout this period.

The consultation received 6,642 submissions from a wide range of respondents across Greater London and beyond. These included statutory consultees, individuals, residents' associations, businesses, trade unions, trade bodies, active travel groups, and accessibility organisations.

On the question of designating an MDA, 69 per cent supported the proposal, of those who responded on this topic. On the principle of pedestrianisation, 66 per cent of those who responded on this topic were in support. This does not include those who responded with boilerplate text through campaigns. If all campaigns are included, the MDC support rises to 70 per cent and the pedestrianisation support rises to 67 per cent.

The Mayor is progressing with steps to establish a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) dedicated to regenerating the area and ultimately making Oxford Street a world-leading urban space for shopping, leisure and outdoor events. Following support from the London Assembly in July 2025, the Mayor is working with Government to make the necessary legislation for the MDC to be established by 1 January 2026.

On 24 October 2025, the Mayor announced the appointment of Hawkins Brown and East, who will work together to work together on the design and delivery of his transformative and ambitious plans to regenerate Oxford Street and unlock its true potential - https://www.london.gov.uk/city-hall-appoints-world-leading-design-talent-support-delivery-mayors-transformative-oxford-street

The MDC will work alongside government, businesses, local councils and local residents to develop and deliver a bold new vision for London’s flagship high street.

The Mayor’s proposals include:

1. creating a beautiful pedestrian-friendly public space to attract shoppers, which can host exciting events and activities to make Oxford Street a place for all;
2. creating a well-designed, high-quality space that showcases the best of London's talent, assets and opportunities – a place that Londoners feel proud of and those coming to London want to visit, invest in and return to;
3. hosting exciting events to showcase and test the potential of a new and more inviting public space.

These proposals aim to attract more national and international visitors, bringing the world to London and showcasing the best of London to the world. This will also help drive progress on the recently published London Growth Plan by acting as a magnet for new customers, new investment and new jobs for decades to come.

[2] GLA Economics estimate the mid-range of potential impacts of pedestrianisation to increase ‘Gross Valued Added’ (this is an economic indicator representing the value of goods and services produced in an area) by nearly £82m per year, whilst supporting a further 781 jobs. The analysis also states that pedestrianisation could raise £30-£40m in VAT receipts and £10- £20m in business rates depending on the scenario and outcomes.

Separately, to showcase what a reimagined Oxford Street could offer, the street went traffic-free for one day on 21 September 2025. The event delivered a significant boost to the local economy, with footfall in the area 45 per cent higher than the week before, and nearly 70 per cent of stores on the street that were surveyed reported similar or higher sales than a typical Sunday. A full report on the event is available here - https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-10/This%20Is%20Oxford%20Street%20event%20report%20-%20October%202025.pdf

[3] Several routes across Oxford Street for traffic crossing would be maintained as part of these proposals. These would allow traffic to cross Oxford Street via Duke Street, Harewood Place and Holles Street (for traffic heading northbound only), Regent Street, Davies Street and Stratford Place (in both northbound and southbound directions), and Vere Street and New Bond Street (for traffic heading southbound only).

As part of the changes, TfL is proposing to provide pedestrian crossings controlled by traffic lights at these junctions to ensure pedestrians using Oxford Street are aware that traffic will pass here, and to help them cross at these points. These pedestrian crossings would be much wider than are currently the case, providing more space for pedestrians to wait to cross. There would also be new pedestrian crossings provided on Regent Street, at its junction with Oxford Circus, and a new contraflow cycle lane for southbound cyclists on Holles Street and Harewood Place.

[4] Bus routes 7, 94, 98, 139 and 390 currently run on Oxford Street during the day and routes N7, 94, N98, N113, N137, 139, N207 and 390 run here at night. In order to allow pedestrianisation to happen, TfL proposes making a number of changes:

Route number	Operates to-from	Our proposals	Continuing your journey
Operate during the day
7	Oxford Circus – East Acton	Would terminate at Cumberland Gate in Marble Arch instead of Oxford Circus	Interchange with route 98 at stops on Edgware Road
94	Acton Green – Piccadilly Circus	Would terminate at Marble Arch (North Row) instead of Piccadilly Circus	Interchange with routes 98 and 390 on Oxford Street
98	Willesden Bus garage – Red Lion Square	Would be re-routed via Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place	Will serve stops on either Wigmore Street or Henrietta Place
139	Golders Green station - Waterloo	Would be re-routed via Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place	Will serve stops on either Wigmore Street or Henrietta Place
390	Archway - Victoria	Would be re-routed via Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place	Will serve stops on either Wigmore Street or Henrietta Place
Operate at night
N7	Oxford Circus – East Acton	Would terminate at Cumberland Gate in Marble Arch instead of Oxford Circus	Interchange with route N98 at stops on Edgware Road
94	Acton Green – Piccadilly Circus	Would terminate at Marble Arch (North Row) instead of Piccadilly Circus	Interchange with routes N98, 390 and N207 at stops on Oxford Street
N98	Stanmore station – Holborn station	Would be re-routed via Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place	Will serve stops on either Wigmore Street or Henrietta Place
N113	Edgware bus station – Trafalgar Square	Would terminate at Cumberland Gate in Marble Arch instead of Trafalgar Square	Interchange with route 139 at stops on Baker Street
N137	Crystal Palace bus station – Oxford Circus	Would terminate at Cumberland Gate in Marble Arch instead of Oxford Circus	Interchange with route 390 at stops on Park Lane
139	Golders Green station - Waterloo	Would be re-routed via Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place	Will serve stops on either Wigmore Street or Henrietta Place
N207	Uxbridge station - Holborn	Would be re-routed via Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place	Will serve stops on either Wigmore Street or Henrietta Place
390	Archway - Victoria	Would be re-routed via Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place	Will serve stops on either Wigmore Street or Henrietta Place

No further changes are proposed to be made these routes and under the proposals, all would continue to run at their existing frequencies.

Some bus services that do not operate along the full length of Oxford Street would also be affected by proposals, as they use sections of Oxford Street or local roads to reach their bus stand or to turn around.

Route number	Operates to-from	Our proposals	Continuing your journey
Operate during the day
22	Putney Common – Oxford Circus	Would terminate at Hanover Street instead of Oxford Circus	Interchange with routes 88, 139 and 453 on Regent Street
73	Stoke Newington – Oxford Circus	Would terminate at Great Portland Street instead of Oxford Circus	Interchange with route 98 on Henrietta Place
Operate at night
N15	Romford Market – Oxford Circus	Would be re-routed to use a bus stand on John Prince’s Street	Stops on Cavendish Place are a short walk from alternatives
N22	Putney Common – Oxford Circus	Would terminate at Hanover Street instead of Oxford Circus	Interchange with routes on Regent Street
N73	Stoke Newington – Oxford Circus	Would terminate at Great Portland Street instead of Oxford Circus	Interchange with route N98 on Oxford Street, east

[5] Detailed information about the modelling for the proposed scheme can be viewed at https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street-transport-highways