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

Purpose Question Assessment

Question 1C: Does the land include uses or proposed developments that are incompatible with the Green Wedge policy. Answer 1C: Much of the land is currently in agricultural use for arable crops or grazing. It also includes landfill at Enderby Warren Quarry and parkland attached to Enderby Hall. A mobile home park, Gypsy and Traveller accommodation and an area that appears to be used for vehicular storage is located along the South edge of the wedge by Kirk Lane and off the B582 near the M1.

  1. Guide development form Description: 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: No. The M1 forms a consistent defensible boundary along part of the Eastern edge although much of remainder of the wedge has
  2. Overall Assessment for Purpose 1 While providing limited physical features to prevent development the land nonetheless is largely undeveloped, open and expansive, providing a clear visual perception of distance between settlements. The presence of the Enderby Warren Quarry SSSI as well as the Enderby Hall historic parkland would help restrict development and safeguard the openness of parts of the land. Purpose Score: Moderate/Strong Contribution

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