Item 5 Appendix 4a Objection 20250167DET Track Newtonmore

This document contains an objection from the North East Mountain Trust (NEMT) to planning application 2025/0167/DET, which proposes building and upgrading a forestry extraction track near Newtonmore. NEMT, representing around one thousand hill-goers and climbers, believes more information is needed for the Cairngorms National Park Authority and the public to assess the plan fully. They question the necessity of the proposed new track section, suggesting alternative timber transport methods to avoid negative landscape effects. NEMT asks for clarity on track width, proposes a central vegetation strip for visual impact, and requests details on borrow pit locations and their restoration. While supporting the removal of existing track sections, NEMT asks for a method statement and completion timescale as conditions. Finally, they highlight the need to evaluate the track's potential impact on local bird life.