The Housing Executive has urged potential residents to register their interest in living in Burnfoot, County L'Derry.

Research is being conducted into the demand for social and affordable housing in the area.

Tim Gilpin, Rural and Regeneration Manager at the Housing Executive, said: "A Rural Housing Needs Test is an opportunity for people in Burnfoot and the surrounding district to find out more about housing options in the area.

"Quite often, especially when we have very few social homes in an area, people don’t see the value of coming forward to put their name on the waiting list.

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"But we use the local waiting list to determine housing need and to support housing associations in developing new homes, so it’s vitally important that people tell us there is a demand.

"If we find there is demand for new homes, then we can engage with a housing association to examine the potential for a new-build scheme in the district."

Mark Alexander, the Housing Executive's local Area Manager stated: "This exercise will help us to determine the need for new housing in this area and I’d encourage interested local residents to get in touch.

"While the Rural and Regeneration Unit examines the potential for new housing, you will still be considered for any housing that might become available if you are already registered with us or a housing association."

Potential residents can register their interest by calling, emailing or completing an online form before 8 December 2023.