Green Wedge (f) From Elmesthorpe between Barwell and Earl Shilton – Parcel A

• settlements. While the land does not make a significant contribution to the perception of distance, considering its small size and that it is part of a wider wedge outside Blaby District, relatively it makes a moderate contribution to this purpose. Purpose score: Moderate Contribution
• Guide development form Question 2A. Does the land form defensible boundaries along its edges that defines or would influence the pattern of development or is there an alternative? Yes. The southern boundary is the A47 and this forms a defensible boundary for the Green Wedge. The remainder of the boundary adjoins the Green Wedge within Hinckley and Bosworth of which the land is a part of overall.

Purpose Question Assessment

Overall Assessment for Purpose 2 The land includes a defensible boundary to the South in the form of the A47. It is otherwise bounded by the Green Wedge designation within Hinckley & Bosworth of which it is an overall part. The defensible nature of these boundaries sdjojing the neighbouring authority Green Wedge may depend on continued retention and future proposals of that designation. Purpose score: Moderate Contribution

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