The maps illustrate the current layout of Islip town centre and the proposed plan for its future development.
Overall, the development plan shows significant changes, including the construction of new facilities and roads, while maintaining some existing structures like the park, school, and shops.
Currently, the main road runs directly through the town centre, with shops on both sides. There is housing to the south of the road and a park to the southeast. The school is located to the southwest, and the countryside surrounds the northern edge of the town.
In the planned development, a notable change is the introduction of a dual carriageway that will encircle the town centre, replacing the direct main road with a pedestrian-only street. Additional facilities will include a bus station, a shopping centre, and a car park on the west side. New housing areas are proposed to the northeast and southeast of the town. The park will be slightly reduced in size to accommodate the new residential area.
These changes aim to modernise the town, improve transportation, and create more living and shopping spaces while preserving some of the town’s original features.