| Green Wedge (a) Between Blaby and Glen Parva (Sence Valley) – Parcel B | ||
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Question | Assessment |
| Purpose Score: Strong Contribution. | ||
| 4. Provide a recreation resource. | Question 4A. Does the land contain public access routes | Answer 4A: Footpath Z13 follows the route of the Grand Union Canal along the northern boundary. Bridleway Z47 runs from North to South across the land and footpath Z65 traverses across from the West to the East side. The land is generally open to roam along these routes. |
| Question 4B. Does the land contain open space, sport or other recreation resources (formal or informal). | Answer 4B: The land provides some informal recreation through walking although does not include designated open space or other facilities. | |
| Overall Assessment for Purpose 4 | The parcel has some walking opportunities including designated rights of way, but is limited in terms of wider recreation provision. Purpose Score: Moderate Contribution. | |
| Summary of Assessment | The parcel of land forms the Western half the wedge. It is clearly defined along much of its boundary by the Grand Union Canal and New Bridge Road to the North and the railway line to the South. As with Parcel A, the River Sence is a permanent feature running through the land, helping to safeguard the area from development with its associated floodplain and providing |
A12