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We have not made an assessment of the contribution of London\u2019s zero carbon standards to the carbon reduction commitments. Local authorities can already bring forward in their local plans policies to promote low carbon development. Such policies need to have regard to national policy set out in the National Planning Policy Framework and other relevant statements of government policy.<\/em><\/p>"}
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