Straitgate Action Group

In 1965, Straitgate Farm near Ottery St Mary in Devon was bought by ECC Quarries in the hope it would yield 20 million tonnes of sand & gravel. In 2001, Straitgate Action Group was formed to oppose the development and its potential harm to water supplies, ancient wetland habitats, protected species and much more. In 2023, Aggregate Industries – owned by Swiss giant Holcim – was finally granted permission to quarry just 1 million tonnes following a public inquiry. This blog records the story.

Wednesday 1 December 2021

Aggregate Industries’ quarry plan for Straitgate Farm REFUSED

The scheme, for 100-acres at Straitgate Farm, had been recommended for approval. https://t.co/WlDd9qpHTg
— Sidmouth Herald (@sidmouthherald) December 1, 2021

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Wednesday 1 December 2021

Aggregate Industries’ quarry plan for Straitgate Farm REFUSED