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.
Two accidents today on the B3174 Exeter Road by Straitgate Farm
Aggregate Industries’ permitted plans to quarry Straitgate Farm will put another 200 HGV movements a day on this road. The incidents occurred in the same location as the cattle crossing, required as part of the scheme.
