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

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

• Purpose Question Assessment
• Prevent the merging of settlements Question 1A: Are there physical features to prevent the merging of settlements and does the land Answer 1A

Purpose Question Assessment

however an interrupting feature in this openness. The presence of this as well the existing residential development adjacent to the north and some localised examples of irregular patterns of development are considered to have a negative effect the defensible nature of the parcel boundaries. The land includes a variety of Green/Blue infrastructure, biodiversity, and open space and recreation assets concentrated along the route of Rothley Brook, and part of the Glenfield conservation area is also in this vicinity. Parcel A is considered to make Moderate contributions to Purposes 1 and 4, a Weak to Moderate contribution to Purpose 2, and Strong contributions to Purpose 3.

Recommendation The parcel should be retained subject to consideration of development needs.

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