Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

The complainant has requested pre-application planning advice. The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead withheld the information under the exception for interests of the information provider – regulation 12(5)(f).  The Commissioner’s decision is that the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead has failed to demonstrate that regulation 12(5)(f) is engaged.  The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.  Disclose the requested information to the complainant.