The pedestrianisation trial on Totterdown Street in Tooting is entering its second year, with the Wandsworth Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewing its progress and future plans at a meeting on Thursday, 19 June 2025. The trial, which began in May 2024, has transformed a section of the street into a pedestrian-friendly space outside Tooting Market.
Councillors discussed the success of the trial and the next steps for making the scheme permanent. Henry Chung, assistant director of engineering, said, It's been relatively successful in a sense it's provided a good space outside Tooting market.
He added that the permanent scheme would include redesigning the area, creating more in situ greening, providing more marked pitches, and dedicated loading bays.
Concerns were raised about the vibrancy of the scheme and the need to balance the needs of businesses with the creation of a desirable public space. Councillor Emmeline Owens asked if the permanent structures would give Totterdown Street a much better look and have we definitely taken into account the concerns that businesses have about loading bays nearby."
The consultation on the trial, which ran on Common Place, showed that 62% of respondents would like the scheme to be made permanent, with 51% feeling either happy or very happy with the trial scheme. View the full meeting transcript here.