Question 1B: Are there features to provide a visual perception of distance between settlements? Answer 1B: The existing row of industrial buildings on The Mill Lane generally inhibit a perception of distance from the edge of the existing settlement at Glenfield, however the fields beyond to the Northwest are undeveloped and

Prevent the merging of settlements Question 1A: Are there physical features to prevent the merging of settlements and does the land contribute to maintaining the open and undeveloped character of the land? Answer 1A: There are a mix of character and features present. Rothley Brook runs from the Northeast to the Southwest of the parcel providing a consistent 'undevelopable' corridor alongside this feature. The land surrounding this watercourse is also predominantly designated as Flood Zone 3 with further sections of Flood Zone 2. Some pylons also running through the area approximately along the route of Rothley Brook. The area of land to the northwest of Rothley brook and the row of industrial buildings on The Mill Lane, is predominantly agricultural fields, providing an expansive undeveloped area, although this lacks permanent physical features preventing development.