The Housing Executive is currently conducting research on the demand for social and affordable housing in The Rock, County Tyrone.

Potential residents are encouraged to register their interest in residing in The Rock before 26 July 2024. An online form is accessible, and additional information is provided on the Housing Executive website. Housing Executive personnel are eager to connect with interested individuals seeking further details.

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

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"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. 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."

Sharon Crooks, the Housing Executive's local Area Manager, is also urging local people to express an interest if they want to live in a social home. She said: "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."