Item 9: Clackbain Track Mukrach Report 20250077DET

This document contains a committee report for the Cairngorms National Park Authority's (Park Authority) planning committee on 29 August 2025. The report concerns a retrospective application for the upgrade of a forestry track at Land North West of Clachbain, Dulnain Bridge, Grantown-On-Spey, submitted by Muckrach Estate. The application seeks permission for works already undertaken and proposes further remediation to improve the track's profile, stability, and overall condition. While some concerns were raised regarding the track's visual impact and potential for erosion, the Park Authority's Outdoor Access Officer and Ecological Advice Officer had no objections, recognizing the benefits to woodland habitat connectivity. The recommendation is to approve the application subject to certain conditions, including reptile surveys, a verge treatment and maintenance plan, and completion of the remediation works within six months.