It's true. I've got a concrete farm just outside Crediton. It's free-range concrete. In the autumn I harvest it and sell it in bags to the construction industry.
— Miching Mallecho (@MichingMallech1) October 26, 2021
Straitgate Farm near Ottery St Mary in Devon was bought in 1965 in the hope it would yield 20 million tonnes of sand & gravel. Straitgate Action Group was formed in 2001 to oppose a quarry due to concerns over water supplies, ancient woodlands, protected species, road safety and more. After finally gaining permission for just 1 million tonnes on appeal, Holcim UK – formerly Aggregate Industries – abandoned its plans in 2025. This blog records the long path to victory.