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

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contribute to maintaining the open and undeveloped character of the land? Kirby Muxloe cemetery is located on the north side of Desford Road does not include buildings. Allotments are situated to the front of this and further to the northeast, which include a small array of wooden sheds, but is primarily undeveloped and unsuitable for more permanent structures. Kirby Muxloe Sports and Village Club includes a cricket pitch and an artificial football pitch. While these are associated with some built development as part of the club, they are nonetheless physical features (that are of a use appropriate to Green Wedges) that would restrict further development in this area. Established hedgerows and trees are present along field boundaries and Rothley Brook. While Rothley Brook runs across the northern part of the parcel from East to West and the land either side is designated as Flood Zones 2 and 3. It is noted however that the majority of the Flood Zone is located within Hinckley and Bosworth, where part of a Green Wedge effectively occupies this space. Kirby Muxloe cemetery is located on the north side of Desford Road does not include buildings. Allotments are situated to the front of this and further to the northeast, which include a small array of wooden sheds, but is primarily undeveloped and unsuitable for more permanent structures. Kirby Muxloe Sports and Village Club includes a cricket pitch and an artificial football pitch. While these are associated with some built development as part of the club, they are nonetheless physical features (that are of a use appropriate to Green Wedges) that would restrict further development in this area. Established hedgerows and trees are present along field boundaries and Rothley Brook. While

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