The first few properties of a new affordable housing development in Ashburton will soon be released for people with a connection to the town.

The homes are located on Rew Road, and the development reportedly has 'high-quality, social-rented and shared-ownership homes'.

The rented properties will also be set at the 'lowest affordable' rent.

The housing development is expected to be completed by the autumn and consists of 25 social-rented and 14 shared-ownership homes, ranging from one-bed flats to four-bed houses.

It has come about through a partnership of housing provider LiveWest, Dartmoor National Park Authority, Ashburton Town Council and Teignbridge District Council.

Executive member for Housing at Teignbridge, Cllr Martin Wrigley (Lib Dem, Dawlish North East) said: "Increasing the number of affordable homes in Ashburton will help local people find the homes they need.

"I would like to thank all those who have been involved in delivering this project and look forward seeing the homes in use."

Mayor of Ashburton Jenny Giles said: "The last affordable housing project in Ashburton was completed in 2000.

"We would like to thank the landowners who enabled The Mead project to go forward, together with Teignbridge District Council, Dartmoor National Park Authority, LiveWest, and Homes England. Additionally thanks go to Teign Housing for bringing forward the Westbrook affordable homes.

"These affordable homes will enable Ashburton residents to continue to live in, and contribute to, their community."

You will need to have a 'local connection' to Ashburton to apply for any of the properties.

The first properties to be available will be 10 shared-ownership homes. To register for them, contact LiveWest on 0800 027 9801 or email [email protected].

If you are interested in the social housing, you should register with Devon Home Choice or call 01626 215315.