Oxford Street consultation report published: what it means for Fitzrovia?
TfL has published its consultation report on proposed transport and highway changes linked to the planned pedestrianisation of Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street.
The report sets out the case for change, the feedback received during consultation, and TfL’s response. It runs to more than 170 pages. Below are the points most relevant to Fitzrovia based businesses and property owners.
The proposal in brief
The proposals would enable the removal of traffic from Oxford Street between Great Portland Street and Orchard Street, to create a pedestrian focused street environment. Key elements referenced in the report include:
- Restrictions on vehicles on the pedestrianised section during operating hours, including buses, taxis and private hire vehicles, cycles and micromobility
- Emergency access retained
- An overnight servicing window proposed between midnight and 7am
- Bus route changes and stop relocations on surrounding streets to maintain connectivity and capacity
TfL’s report notes that Oxford Street already has timed traffic restrictions and that the proposals seek to build on that position.
What the consultation found
TfL ran the consultation from 21 November 2025 to 16 January 2026 and reports strong engagement. It records over 34,000 website visits and 2,716 responses, including both public and stakeholder submissions, as well as organised campaign responses.
Support and concerns were mixed. The report highlights a range of views, with support linked to creating more space for pedestrians and improving the experience of Oxford Street, and concerns focused on displacement of traffic to surrounding streets, access for disabled people and those who are older or less able, and potential impacts on business operations and servicing.
Traffic, buses, access and servicing
For Fitzrovia, the main practical issues are the wider network effects. The report sets out proposed changes to bus routing and bus stop locations, typically moving stops off Oxford Street and onto nearby streets. It also references traffic modelling which suggests some surrounding roads may see increased vehicle movements, alongside a commitment to monitor and manage congestion.
Access and servicing is also a major theme. The report refers to an overnight servicing window of midnight to 7am and notes feedback from businesses and logistics stakeholders on the operational implications of this approach.
Accessibility and the public realm
Accessibility features strongly in the report. TfL acknowledges concerns about longer walking distances created by stop relocations and changes in taxi access. It also sets out measures intended to support inclusive access, including level surfaces, seating, lighting, signage, CCTV, and accessible bus stop design, alongside an updated Equality Impact Assessment.
TfL’s position and next steps
TfL states that, having reviewed the consultation feedback, it is not proposing changes to the scheme as consulted on. TfL also confirms it will monitor the impacts of the changes once implemented and consider whether further revisions are appropriate. The Equality Impact Assessment has been updated to reflect consultation responses.
The Mayor is expected to provide more detail on next steps shortly. TfL will work with Westminster City Council on the associated changes to surrounding roads, including bus and wider traffic arrangements, and on preparatory works along Oxford Street.
The Fitzrovia Partnership response
Oxford Street sits immediately alongside Fitzrovia. Changes of this scale have the potential to affect access, servicing, bus movements and traffic conditions on streets around the district.
The Fitzrovia Partnership will continue to monitor developments closely and keep members informed as further detail is confirmed. We have already held webinars and roundtables on the Oxford Street proposals and will continue to convene member discussions as changes move from planning into implementation, so that real world impacts can be understood early and fed back to the relevant authorities.
