HMWT wholly endorse this wording supporting the policy:

11.48 Ecological surveys will be expected to involve an objective assessment of ecological value. Surveys should be consistent with BS42020 Biodiversity- Code of Practice for Planning and Development, or as superseded, and use the Biodiversity Impact Calculator[121], or as superseded, to assess ecological value. This methodology will ensure that appropriate mitigation or compensation is provided to meet the aims of national policy.'

However, the phrase should be better tied to the NPPF intention to conserve and enhance biodiversity by the changes to the policy recommended in the previous HMWT submission.