A NEW application has been put forward for a phone mast to be put in at a railway station.

Prior approval is sought by Cornerstone for the proposed installation of a 20m lattice tower and associated works, at Newton-le-Willows Railway Station.

A description of the proposed works in the plans says there would be a 20m lattice tower on a new concrete base, together with three antennas, one dish, two Cabinets, a one-metre cabinet and associated ancillary works.

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A document in the plans states: "Cornerstone is the UK's leading mobile infrastructure services company. We acquire, manage and own over 20,000 sites and are committed to enabling best in class mobile connectivity for over half of all the country's mobile customers".

A previous application for a mast at the site had been submitted but was withdrawn earlier this year.

The application is on a standard consultation to the public until Tuesday, September 24.

A deadline for council planners to make a decision is set for October 22.