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

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

Purpose Question Assessment

open space and recreation. These provide and help safeguard an open undeveloped area separating Groby from Glenfield. The parcel lacks clear defensible boundaries in parts, however the A50 and A46 are urban features broadly define the edges of the parcel and would help guide development form. The land includes Local Wildlife Sites associated with the brook and Jubilee Wood, and there are other areas of continuous and dense vegetation. A Right of Way runs north to south through the land and the park and wood are publicly accessible. Parcel B is considered to make Strong contributions to Purposes 1, 2 and 4, and a Moderate contribution to Purpose 3.

Overall Assessment for Green Wedge (e) Between Glenfield towards Beaumont Leys, Anstey and Groby

GW(e) Parcel A Contribution Parcel B Contribution

Purpose 1 Moderate Strong

Purpose 2 Weak/Moderate Moderate/Strong

Purpose 3 Moderate Strong

Purpose 4 Weak Strong

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