Green Wedge (e) Between Glenfield towards Beaumont Leys, Anstey and Groby – Parcel A

Purpose Question Assessment

wedge itself is restricted by barbed wire fence and vegetation (although some informal gaps) and does not appear public.

Question 4B. Does the land contain open space, sport or other recreation resources (formal or informal). Answer 4B: No. Also as mentioned access to the main wedge is restricted. It does not contain designated open space, sport or recreation resources nor does it provide opportunity for informal recreation.

Overall Assessment for Purpose 4 The land only provides limited recreation benefit by providing a walking route public footpath J70 along the Northern boundary. The land is otherwise inaccessible and does not provide a recreation resource. Purpose Score: Weak Contribution.

Summary of Assessment Parcel A effectively forms the end of a wedge that extends from the two neighbouring authorities. It is relatively enclosed but provides a clear undeveloped space despite its relatively small size. Existing development is present to the east, south and west of the land. The parcel area has been reduced in size since its original designation due to development additions. While identifiable boundaries are present, these are considered to lack defensibleness in parts. There are

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