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They can do this by taking part in a public consultation being launched by Croydon Council on the green credentials of all new housing and conversions built locally.

If the proposals get the go ahead, any developers wishing to build in the borough in the future, would not only have to consider the size of homes but, would have to pay specific attention to conservation.

Residents views on the guidance are now being sought on the draft 'housing space standards and requirements supplementary planning document' (SPD) - which is aimed at developers and architects concerned with new development in the borough. 

The SPD will be published for consultation on shortly can be viewed by visiting the council’s One Stop reception at Taberner House, Park Lane, or at any of the council’s libraries.

Cllr Jason Perry, cabinet member for planning, said: “Croydon is growing fast and experiencing rapid changes with a number of new developments and conversions being built to meet the high demand for new homes.

The council recognises that there is a need to provide further guidance to ensure that any new housing in the borough is well-designed and sustainable to meet the needs of future occupants”.

“Once the guidance has been adopted it will help provide homes that help mitigate and are adaptable to climate change, whilst providing high-quality of living for residents.”

All comments should reach the council no later than Tuesday August 18, 2008.

For more information, visit the council's website by logging on to link top right hand corner of this page.

E-mail me your views on this consultation: evadney.campbell@bbc.co.uk