Results from the third public consultation on proposals to extend the Northern line to Battersea from Kennington via Nine Elms have confirmed very strong support for the new Tube link.

The extension would kick start regeneration in the Nine Elms area of south London and create major transport benefits for passengers.

More than 1,800 people had their say between November 7 and December 30 by completing an online questionnaire or emailing or posting their response.

Around three quarters of people responded with positive or neutral comments during this final consultation.

Michèle Dix, Managing Director of Planning for Transport for London, said: "These two new Tube stations at Battersea and Nine Elms will create access to the London Underground for thousands of people as well as cutting journey times from this part of London to the West End and the City to around 15 minutes."

If planning approval is obtained from the Government, then construction of the Northern line extension could begin in 2015 with the two new stations opening in 2020.