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Craven District Council

  • Date 1 June 2017
  • Sector Local government
  • Decision(s) EIR 12.5.e: Upheld

The complainant has requested a copy of a viability appraisal relating to a housing development at North Parade, Skipton. Craven District Council withheld the information under the exception for commercial confidentiality – regulation 12(5)(e) of the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that Craven District Council has failed to demonstrate that regulation 12(5)(e) is engaged. The Commissioner requires the public authority disclose the viability appraisal to the complainant. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2017/0132 withdrawn.