Owl has been informed that the FABlink consultation results are still yet to be released (due this month), and so the route in Budleigh that was under consultation should (you would think) not be ready for public announcement. However the compulsory purchase orders have been issued:

http://www.fablink.net/cpo/

Pages 105 to 115 of the first link describes the details of the locations of relevance to Budleigh. It seems to suggest I *tentatively think* that they want to lay the cable along the footpath by the brook (slightly to the West of the Otter, behind the houses on Granary Lane), as opposed to the ‘road route’ along East Budleigh.

And, as a commentator writes:

“Hundreds of pages of maps, schedules and legal words to plough through. Does this mean FAB, for example, can compulsorily purchase the Lime Kiln car park in Budleigh, play hard ball, and lease it back to EDDC at “market rates” or are they only seeking access rights? Owl will need to consult the Legal Eagles.”

Owl, unfortunately has no eagle friends, legal or otherwise, but it might be sensible for Budleigh Salterton town council to do some (expeditious) research.