Green Wedge (d) Between Glenfield, Kirby Muxloe, Kirby Fields and towards Ratby, Groby and Leicester – Parcel A

• towards the Eastern corner, and the presence of the commercial buildings at The Mill Lane compromise the defensible nature of the parcel boundaries in these locations. Notwithstanding this Rothley Brook provides a permanent feature reinforcing much of the Southeast edge. Purpose Score: Weak/Moderate contribution.
• Provide a green lung into urban areas Question 3A. Does the land contain wildlife or biodiversity assets that should be retained? Answer 3A: There are several Local Wildlife Sites present on the land: Rothley Brook Southern boundary of Mill Lane, Groby/Glenfield parish boundary hedge, Glen Park Avenue Mature Tree, The Brant Inn Oak and Meadow at Glenfield. The trees, hedgelines and Rothley Brook may provide wildlife and biodiversity benefits. A significant portion of the site benefits from an area Tree Preservation Order.
• Question 3B. Does the land contain landscape or Green/Blue Infrastructure assets that should be retained? Answer 3B: Rothley Brook is an established watercourse and also identified in the Blaby Landscape and Character Study 2020. The land includes established tree and hedgelines and also an area subject to a Tree Preservation Order.

Purpose Question Assessment

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