Green Wedge (c(i)) Between Whetstone, Enderby, Glen Parva, Braunstone, Blaby, Littlethorpe, Narborough and Cosby (Soar Valley South) (North) – Parcel B
Purpose Question Assessment
Question 3D. Do any assets within the land connect to other infrastructure in other areas and help form a continuous green lung from the countryside into urban areas? Answer 3D: The pattern of fields with their established tree and hedge lines connect to the Leicester City Green Wedge to the North southwards further into the Green wedge ((albeit with the A563 as an intervening feature. The River Soar provides a continuous link southwards with its associated Flood Zones and undevelopable area, maintaining the Green Wedge function of the land.
Overall Assessment for Purpose 3 The land includes a clear pattern of accessible green undeveloped grass fields which host a network of established tree and hedge lines along their boundaries, connecting to the areas to the north and South and the edges of the built up area to the West established. The River Soar along the edge of the boundary also provides a continuous Blue Infrastructure link to the North and South. Purpose Score: Strong Contribution
Provide a recreation resource. Question 4A. Does the land contain public access routes Answer 4A: Yes. Public access routes cross the site including footpaths crossing the land east to west (Z109) and along the canal towpath (Z13). The Sustrans cycle route No.6 follows the route of the former Great Central Railway and exits onto Needham Avenue.
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