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

Purpose Question Assessment

Whether and how the land potentially contributes to shaping the character and pattern of new development. less protection. The B4114 provides a clear boundary along the West although this is breached in parts by existing development towards the South. Existing development encroaches no further than Harold's Lane in the Northwest of the parcel, however this appears less defined and defensible.

• Overall Assessment for Purpose 2 There are some areas that form defensible boundaries however this is generally inconsistent in the context of the parcel as a whole. Some areas do not have a clearly defined defensible boundary or there are existing developments that weaken the defensible nature of boundaries. Purpose Score: Moderate Contribution
• Provide a green lung into urban areas Question 3A. Does the land contain wildlife or biodiversity assets that should be retained? Answer 3A: The northern part of the land, north of Leicester Lane contains Enderby Warren Quarry, a nationally important geological site and SSSI, to the northeast of the Green Wedge. Adjoining the land, linking the area with Parcel D is Fox Covert - a Local Wildlife Site. A number of

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