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

Purpose Question Assessment

those in the neighbouring authorities of Charnwood and Hinckley and Bosworth to the North and West.

• Overall Assessment for Purpose 2 The boundaries of the eastern edge of the land mare made more defensible by Rothley Brook and its associated floodplain in parts. The A46 and A50 (buffered by designated open space) are considered to be of a reasonably defensible nature that influence the pattern of development elsewhere in the wedge to the north, south and west. Purpose score: Moderate/Strong contribution
• Provide a green lung into urban areas Question 3A. Does the land contain wildlife or biodiversity assets that should be retained? Answer 3A: A candidate LWS is present at the flood basin adjacent to Jubilee Wood and the Rothley Brook corridor also includes a Notified LWS. The land includes areas of continuous vegetation and trees along Rothley Brook and along field boundaries. Dense vegetation is present around designated dog walking areas near the brook. Jubilee Wood, to the West of the wedge and North of the A50 includes multiple species of tree planting in early years of growth.

A184