Grade I listed Cadhay derives all its water from the Straitgate aquifer – for scores of people in various properties, for a busy tea room, for livestock, for wetland habitats in ancient woodland, for listed mediaeval fishponds. No wonder there’s concern – in the face of Professor Brassington’s report – that Aggregate Industries' plans for Straitgate Farm will harm the local water environment.
Last week, another representation from Cadhay’s planning lawyer appeared on Devon County Council's planning website.