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

Purpose Question Assessment

Question 4B. Does the land contain open space, sport or other recreation resources (formal or informal). Answer 4B: No. The land does not include designated Open Space. The rights of way running through the site offer leisurely walking with a small degree of deviation from the established path in certain locations.

Overall Assessment for Purpose 4 The routes running through the site offer good access to the different areas of the land however the remainder is generally inaccessible and there are no specific areas of designated open space or other opportunities for recreation. Purpose Score: Moderate Contribution.

Summary of Assessment The land provides clear separation between the new settlement of Lubbesthorpe (under construction) and Enderby to the South and Braunstone Town to the East. Lubbesthorpe Brook and some areas of Flood Zone 2 and 3 are present on the land. The M1 is a defining feature along the eastern edge of the parcel and the M69 runs across the southern area. Several Local Wildlife Sites are present on the land consisting of woodland, hedgerows and parts of the brook. A Scheduled Monument (Lubbesthorpe)

A79