Plans to build a new 5G mast in Warwick to provide network connections for emergency services have been revealed.

EE has applied for planning permission to build a new 20-metre mast next to Edgehill Drive roundabout to replace its existing pole near Tournament Fields Business Park.

The mobile telecommunications company said its existing pole must be decommissioned because the land owner wants to develop the site.

"There is an urgent requirement to decommission and remove the existing installation," the application submitted to Warwick District Council said.

"Therefore, a new location for a replacement installation in order to maintain and improve coverage to this area is required."

It added: "Should this proposal not proceed, the area will be left with significantly reduced coverage or no coverage whatsoever in the future."

EE said the mast will help service voice calls and include provision for 3G/4G and 5G data use.

"As you may be aware, EE have been awarded the contract to provide network services to the Emergency Services, and as such this site is required to provide coverage for all the blue light services," the application said.

The existing and proposed locations for the 5G mast (Image via google.maps/planning application)