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The proposal was refused due to its visually incongruous prefabricated design, failure to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment capacity for the increased foul loading, and potential traffic safety risks arising from the intensification of an access onto the N63 national road.

• The prefabricated modular form and utilitarian finish of the structure are visually incompatible with the existing dwelling and the established residential character of the surrounding area.
• The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical evidence to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system has the capacity to handle the additional foul loading, posing a risk of environmental pollution.
• The development would result in an intensification of use of an existing entrance onto the N63 national road, which, in the absence of a Traffic and Transport Assessment, is considered prejudicial to road safety and contrary to national policy.