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

Purpose Question Assessment

sports ground and open area, football pitches, and a play park. Whetstone Way itself is a lengthy and maintained walking route, and includes an area of informal open space for exploration at Backlane Meadows near Spinney Halt.

Overall Assessment for Purpose 4 The land includes several rights of way across the wedge and accessible area as well multiple areas of open space with opportunities for recreation. Purpose Score: Strong Contribution

Summary of Assessment The land provides an expansive undeveloped area separating Whetstone from Enderby, Narborough and Littlethorpe, as well as separating Cosby from Littlethorpe. It includes the River Soar as a permanent feature along with its floodplain to help safeguard large areas from development, as well as Whetstone Brook. Much of the parcel's boundaries are clearly defined and considered defensible, although there are some localised areas with weaker boundaries that may be more susceptible to encroachment. Wildlife and biodiversity assets are present along the River Soar and former railway line, and there are pockets of established tree planting as

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