| Green Wedge (b) Between Whetstone, Blaby and Countesthorpe - Parcel A | | |
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| Purpose | Question | Assessment |
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| 4. Provide a recreation resource. | Question 4A. Does the land contain public access routes | Answer 4A:
Yes. Public footpaths Z70 and Z71 run along the western boundary of this parcel of the Green Wedge between the Enderby Road roundabout to the north and the Grove Road roundabout at the southern end of the footpath. This footpath is enclosed by fencing and hedging with highly restricted views along the majority of its length. Footpath Z59 crosses the site east-west towards the northern end of this parcel. Public footpath Z56 also crosses the site in a generally east-west direction. |
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| Question 4B. Does the land contain open space, sport or other recreation resources (formal or informal). | Answer 4B:
Yes. There’s an allotment site to the north, horse stables, school playing fields, rugby pitches and associated facilities at the Vipers Rugby Club, some natural / informal open space land used by dog walkers and a further rugby club and it’s associated facilities, including clubhouse and pitches (Leicester Lions). |
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| Overall Assessment for Purpose 4 | | The land has a heavy concentration of open space, sport and recreational resources, particularly with consideration to its shape and size. Walking routes are also present along parts of the land.
Purpose Score: Strong Contribution. |
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| Summary of Assessment for Parcel A | The land makes an important contribution to separating Blaby and Whetstone and has a number of assets and features that positively contribute to the Green Wedge purposes including established hedgerows with trees, allotments, | |
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