Green Wedge (c(i)) Between Whetstone, Enderby, Glen Parva, Braunstone, Blaby, Littlethorpe, Narborough and Cosby (Soar Valley South) (North) – Parcel B

• Purpose Question Assessment
• Prevent the merging of settlements Question 1A: Are there physical features to prevent the merging of settlements and does the land contribute to maintaining the open and undeveloped character of the land? Answer 1A Yes. The River Soar and floodplain prevent the merging of Enderby St Johns and Glen Parva. A smaller area of the parcel outside of Flood Zones 2 and 3 is located in the Eastern section beyond the Grand Union Canal.
• Question 1B: Are there features to provide a visual perception of distance between settlements? Answer 1B: Yes. The physical distance provides a perception of distance although the buildings in the vicinity of Grove Park and Fosse Park can clearly be seen in the distance due to the topography of the land. The visual perception of distance is enhanced by rows of mature hedgerows and trees to delineate the open intervening areas.

Question 1C: Does the land include uses or proposed developments that are incompatible with the Green Wedge policy. Answer 1C: No. Some of the land is used for grazing and the majority is undeveloped grassland.

Overall Assessment for Purpose 1 The River Soar, Lubbesthorpe Brook, and connected watercourses as well as their associated Flood Zones substantially restrict the potential development of land. The land provides an expansive space giving a clear gap between settlements. Purpose Score: Strong Contribution

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