PLANS seeking permission for a vets practice have been submitted.

Proposals have been drawn up to use a vacant building at Pasture Lane Business Centre, on Pasture Lane, Rainford as a veterinary surgery.

Plans also include for an ancillary office/shop.

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A design and access statement says: "The main aim of the project is to provide floor space for use as Veterinary Practice that is expanding with opportunities for added sustainable employment.

"The veterinary service provider requires normal practice hours working Monday to Friday with Saturday and Sunday flexible times".

It adds hours of operation would be from 8.30am to 6pm on Mondays to Fridays; 8.30am to midday on Saturdays, with all other hours, including Sundays, for emergency service.

Plans are on consultation until Tuesday, February 9. A determination deadline has been set for March 10.