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

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? The land adjoins Countryside to the west and connects through to the wider Soar Valley South Green Wedge. There are no open spaces within the built-up areas of Narborough or Littlethorpe that connect to the parcel of Green Wedge or clear tree or hedge lines that link into these areas.

• Overall Assessment for Purpose 3 The River Soar provides valuable green and blue infrastructure running through the land and is supported by Local Wildlife Site designations. These do not permeate or provide green linkages into the main built up areas of the surrounding settlements, however nonetheless make a significant contribution to the green lung function of the wedge. Purpose Score: Moderate/Strong Contribution
• Provide a recreation resource. Question 4A. Does the land contain public access routes Answer 4A: Yes. Public footpath Z78 runs from the east of Littlethorpe towards the M1 motorway and beyond. Thorpe Meadows and the recreation ground to the South are publicly accessible with walking routes throughout. There are no links from the wedge to the countryside further West however.

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