Plans for a new Tramlink route running through Morden have been presented to Transport for London.

The proposed line, put forward by Sutton Council at a public meeting on Thursday would see five stops in Merton - although locations have not been confirmed.

Plans show the route would divert at the Morden Road stop, travel south running alongside Morden Hall Park, then follow St Helier Avenue travelling towards the Rosehill Roundabout.

Politicans and business leaders have backed the plan, which would then see the line run to Sutton train station through Rosehill, St Helier, Angel Hill and Sutton town centre.

Under-secretary for transport MP Norman Baker attended the launch at Uno Tapas in Sutton High Street and gave the project his backing.

A document given out at the launch highlighted how the scheme would rejuvenate deprived areas, by encouraging investment, improving access and widening the job market in those areas.

Councillor Andrew Judge, cabinet member for environmental sustainability and regeneration said: "We fully support the extension of Tramlink to Sutton through Merton and are working closely with Sutton Council to put forward a strong business case to Transport for London as to the benefits the extension would bring to the area in the form of jobs and improved public transport links.

"Both councils issued a joint statement of intent supporting the extension to Sutton in 2011."

Councillor Stephen Alambritis, leader of Merton Council, said: "The Tramlink has made a significant impact on the lives of people who live and work in our borough, and shows how investment in transport infrastructure is the way to unlock prosperity and growth in our area.

"Extending the tram route will be a huge benefit to many Merton businesses and residents, in particular regenerating Morden Town centre.

"It has been a longstanding aspiration for Merton and is part of our core planning strategy."

TfL is looking at the feasibility of introducing trams or light railways in locations around the capital, but it is up to areas to show they have the infrastructure, the financial backing from businesses and councils and the planning to support the scheme before London Mayor Boris Johnson will give the go-ahead.

Sharon Thompson, TfL’s Director of Trams, said: "Tramlink has been a huge success so far which is why the Mayor’s recent business plan focused on enhancing capacity and increasing the frequency of the service.

"It calls for four new trams, platform works at Wimbledon and the double-tracking of key sections between Croydon and Wimbledon.

"The Mayor and TFL are very much committed to further development of the system, which is why we are now working closely with local boroughs to develop further how these extensions could be funded; options include developer contributions and borough funding."