September 2024
- The Mayor of London announces proposals to pedestrianise Oxford Street and begin transforming the area for Londoners and visitors.
Unlocking Oxford Street's true potential
We’re bringing change to London’s world-famous high street.
The Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC) is working hard to deliver on the Mayor of London’s proposals to transform Oxford Street.
Our Goals
A beautiful street
The street environment will be improved through a refreshed public realm. We will enhance the street through physical improvements. We want to create a cleaner, greener Oxford Street with spaces for events, rest and relaxation and activations as well as retail.
Oxford Street transformation timeline
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28 February – 2 May 2025
- A major public consultation is launched on creating a new Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) for Oxford Street and the principal of pedestrianisation.
- More than 6,000 people take part.
- Of those who share a view, nearly 70% support creating the MDC, and two-thirds support pedestrianising Oxford Street.
July 2025
- Oxford Street is officially designated as a Mayoral Development Area (MDA).
- Work progresses on plans for a new organisation to lead its long-term regeneration: the Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC).
Following the consultation (2025)
- The Mayor formally asks the UK Government to establish the OSDC to oversee the transformation of Oxford Street.
- Legislation to create the new organisation is put before Parliament.
September 2025
- Transport for London becomes the highway authority.
- A one-day event, This is Oxford Street event takes place to show the street’s potential.
November 2025
- The London Assembly votes to support the Mayor’s nominee, Scott Parsons, as Chair of the OSDC.
- Scott brings extensive experience leading major London developments, including at Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City and along Oxford Street.
- Transport for London (TfL) publish detailed proposals for pedestrianising Oxford Street and creating a greener, more welcoming and world-class destination.
- Public consultation on these designs is open until 16 January 2026.
1 January 2026
- The Oxford Street Mayoral Development Area (MDA) comes into effect.
- The Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC) is formally established.
4 March 2026
- The Mayor of London confirms the decision to pedestrianise Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street.
- Following a public consultation with over 2,700 respondents, the OSDC moves forward at pace to help deliver a transformed, traffic-free Oxford Street.
- The Oxford Street Development Corporation will now work with Transport for London and partners to progress the next phase of the programme.
Get in touch
If you want to organise an event on Oxford Street, film on the street, require additional information, or want to explore opportunities to work with the OSDC on this exciting transformation, please get in touch with us via our email address: info@oxfordstreet.org.uk