The plans to go on pedestrians Oxford Street have been given a green light after a consultation found seven out of 10 Londoners who supported the move.
Buses and taxis will be banned between Orchard Street and Oxford Circus up to Great Portland Street – almost a mile from London.
“This is an extremely significant development for central London,” said leader for Camden Council, Cllr Richard Olszewski.
Olszewski added that the move will benefit the city’s economy, air quality, health and well -being.
The City Hall is aimed at establishing a Mayor’s company by January 1, 2026, which will implement the plans.
Large companies – including Selfridges, John Lewis and Ikea – welcomed the plan.
“Selfridges has flourished on Oxford Street for over 100 years and we are hugely energetic of the renewed commitment to make this area more attractive and attractive to the locals and visitors from all over the world,” Selfridge’s CEO, MEAVE WALL.
John Lewi’s CEO, Peter Ruis, said: “(VI) believes that pedestrians will create a lively, thriving shopping environment that improves the area’s appeal as a highest retail destination.”
However, opposition politicians have said that the Greater London Authority (GLA) has not published enough details or undertaken enough openness to justify its approval.
The Business Settlement and Development Director, Sarah Bevan, said that close consultation “with landowners and companies within and around the new (pedestrian) area in the coming months will be a must to ensure its long -term success”.
“Clear board structures, clarity on how developer grants will be collected and reinvested and careful consideration of boundary lines will also be the key.”
Transport for London’s main customer and strategy, Alex Williams, said: “Oxford Street is an iconic place in London – well served by Tube, Elizabeth Line and local bus services – and this consultation shows that there is a clear desire to improve access to the stores, companies and attractions in the area.
“We will now support the development of detailed traffic and motorways plan to go on the pedestrian between Roadard Street and Great Portland Street, which will be consulted later this year.”
