Wandsworth Council could close a road that runs through Tooting Common to traffic.
Residents living near Tooting Common are to be consulted by the council over plans to close Dr Johnson Avenue to traffic and turn much of it into grassy open space.
Should residents back the plans a bid will be submitted to the Heritage Lottery Fund to aid the transformation.
Environment and transport spokesman Councillor Jonathan Cook said: “I personally favour replacing this tarmac with grass and trees and restoring the common as one open space without this unnecessary divide.
“I think it would be good for the local environment and good for people who love and use Tooting Common."
Have your say at wandsworth.gov.uk/ drjohnsonave.
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