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

Purpose Question Assessment

Question 3C. Does the land contain historic assets that should be retained? Answer 3C: There is a Scheduled Monument (moated site and garden enclosure) south of the industrial buildings on the Mill Lane by Rothley Brook.

Question 3D. Do any assets within the land connect to other infrastructure in other areas and help form a continuous green lung from the countryside into urban areas? Answer 3D: Rothley Brook and its surrounding trees and vegetation provide a continuous link running through the Southeastern part of the site. Other hedgerows are present that provide links throughout the site and into surrounding areas including to the embankment on the A46 and the existing built-up areas further to the Southeast.

4. Provide a recreation resource. Question 4A. Does the land contain public access routes Answer 4A: Public Footpath W1, R115 Bridleway, R40 and R51 run through the site and connects the land
5. Overall Assessment for Purpose 3 The land includes multiple Local Wildlife Sites, areas of Tree Preservation Orders, and Rothley Brook watercourse interspersed throughout the site. Overall there is good coverage of these features within a natural and semi-natural environment throughout the wedge and linkages are included to the surrounding areas. Purpose Score: Strong Contribution.

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