The maps show the changes in Frenton between 1990 and 2012. Overall, the town saw significant development, with more modern infrastructure replacing some of the old features.
In 1990, the north-west part of the town had a school and playing fields with trees. However, by 2012, the playing fields were replaced by blocks of flats, while the school remain in the same place. Similarly, in the south-west, a bank was removed and a restaurant was built instead. Another major change was the introduction of a technopark in place of trees, which suggests an increase in technology development in the area.
The central part of the town had a café and park in 1990, but by 2012, this was changed into a hotel with a golf course. The theatre located in the south of the town was converted into a cinema, while the shops were replaced with a supermarket. On the east side of the high street, the residential area was modified significantly. The houses that were there in 1990 were replaced by multiple blocks of flats in 2012.
Overall, the town became more urbanized over the period, with new buildings like hotels, flats, and supermarkets replacing natural spaces and traditional structures.