Green Wedge (c(i)) Between Whetstone, Enderby, Glen Parva, Braunstone, Blaby, Littlethorpe, Narborough and Cosby (Soar Valley South) (North) – Parcel A
Purpose Question Assessment
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? Answer 2A: Yes. The line of the Great Central Railway (in Leicester City) forms a defensible boundary on the eastern side. The Grand Union Canal (in Leicester City) could form an alternative defensible boundary. These features effectively restrict the potential for new development and the Green wedge being eroded from this direction. On the western side the existing urban area is the boundary. This is consistently uniform providing a clear demarcation.
development of land. The land provides an expansive undeveloped space giving a clear easily perceived gap between settlements. Purpose Score: Strong Contribution
Overall Assessment for Purpose 2 The features to the East of the land (Grand union canal and the railway line effectively restrict the spread of the development from this direction and help to safeguard the wedge boundaries. The line of the existing built up area to the West is uniform in appearance and has established tree and hedgerows, providing a distinct boundary and perceptual limit as to where development could appropriately take place. Purpose Score: Strong contribution.
A56