I very much support the Green Wedge policy and in particular, the proposed new area of green wedge east of Station Lane and south of Covert Lane covering the Thurnby Brook Valley and extending into Bushby. Consultations at parish, district and county level over many years have consistently shown strong community backing for the green wedge policy. However a more logical boundary for the new area of green wedge would be along Covert Lane to the point where it turns south. The larger area currently forms part the Separation Area in the Core Strategy and in the made Scraptoft Neighhbourhood Plan. The Independent Examiners report made particular reference to this area noting that "A change in policy defining the Area of Separation would be needed to re-classify the site as deliverable" with a timeframe of 16+ years." He added that "The NP Policy is to retain the existing Area of Separation. If Scraptoft is to retain any of its original identity it will be important for this area of separation to be maintained." Significant weight should be attached to the Inspector's comments and conclusions and the fact that he did not make any changes to the area as proposed in the SNP.