Green Wedge (c(ii)) Between Whetstone, Enderby, Glen Parva, Braunstone, Blaby, Littlethorpe, Narborough and Cosby (Soar Valley South) (South) – Parcel E

Purpose Question Assessment

Question 4B. Does the land contain open space, sport or other recreation resources (formal or informal). Answer 4B: Yes. Thorpe Meadows is an accessible open space to walk and there is the recreational ground and playground to the South of this.

Overall Assessment for Purpose 4 A good proportion of the land is accessible and includes a footpath linkage to the Green Wedge and countryside to the East. Purpose Score: Moderate Contribution.

Recommendation The parcel should be retained subject to consideration of development needs.

Summary of Assessment The land performs strongly in separating Narborough and Blaby, providing a clear undeveloped stretch of land that provides both a physical and visual gap between the settlements. It includes some assets that make a clear contribution to the Green Lung and Recreation Resource functions of the wedge.

A100