Re-looking at the Sidford to Sidbury cycle path

The cycle route between Sidford and Sidbury was put on the back burner after the planning application for a 'business park' was rejected:
Futures Forum: Sidford business park > Fords planning application >>> 16/0669/MOUT >>> REFUSED: but "countryside will still be developed"

However, the campaign goes on:
Futures Forum: Campaigning for a safe cycle path for Sidford to Sidbury

And, indeed, the 'first stage' is going to happen:
Futures Forum: 'First stage' of Sidford to Sidbury cycle/walkway ... 'could be installed in the autumn'

Furthermore, it looks as though alternative routes between Sidford and Sidbury are to be revisited:
Riverside route could be revisited for Sidford-Sidbury link - News - Sidmouth Herald

Although, observations have been made about who is actually calling the shots:
Landowners know best what’s good for the community | East Devon Watch

Here is the print version of the Herald's article:

Breaking news & sport in Sidmouth | Sidmouth Herald
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