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

parkland is identified as being important to the setting of Enderby Conservation Area. Ridge and furrow is evident within some fields surrounding Enderby Hall and north of the Blaby Road (B582). Route of the Fosse Way Roman road crosses north to south between Blaby Road and Leicester Lane.

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: There are pockets of established vegetation with mature trees at Fox Covert and Enderby Hall which also benefit from Tree Preservation Orders. Enderby Wester Quarry SSSI is also in near proximity to Fox Covert. The land includes some established hedgerows along some boundaries, but is sparsely populated by such features in others.

  • Overall Assessment for Purpose 3 The land includes a variety of green, landscape and historic assets. Although populating the parcel there is less of a continuous link throughout. Purpose Score: Moderate/Strong Contribution.
  • Provide a recreation resource. Question 4A. Does the land contain public access routes Answer 4A:

Purpose Question Assessment

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