The provided maps illustrate the current layout of Islip town centre and a proposed plan for its future redevelopment. Overall, the planned development indicates a significant modernisation, featuring the pedestrianisation of the main street and the addition of new transport and commercial infrastructure.
The most prominent alteration planned for Islip town centre concerns the road network. Currently, a main road runs from east to west, dividing the town. This road is lined with shops on both its northern and southern sides. According to the development plan, this thoroughfare will be transformed into a pedestrian-only zone. To accommodate traffic, a new dual carriageway will be constructed, forming a ring road around the central area.
Further significant changes are planned for the areas north and south of the central street. In the north, the existing row of shops will be retained, but the countryside located behind it is set to be replaced by several new facilities. These include a bus station, a new shopping centre, and a car park, all situated along the northern part of the new dual carriageway. To the south, the school will remain in its current location. While the original housing area is untouched, an additional area of new housing will be constructed next to it. This expansion, along with the new road, will lead to a slight reduction in the size of the park located in the east.