The Sheehan Group have appealed for the construction industry to further embrace recycled sand – to help preserve the threatened natural resource - https://t.co/9gUwaEdm7s#WasteManagement #Waste #Recycling pic.twitter.com/ogp3IV0zWZ
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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.