Tamworth Borough Council
- Date 19 June 2019
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) EIR 11: Upheld, EIR 12.4.b: Not upheld, EIR 9: Upheld
The complainant has requested information about open space contributions. Tamworth Borough Council did not comply with the request citing regulation 12(4)(b) (manifestly unreasonable) of the EIR, because of the time and cost of compliance.
The Commissioner’s decision is that Tamworth Borough Council has applied regulation 12(4)(b) of the EIR appropriately. However she considers that Tamworth Borough Council has breached regulations 9 (Advice and assistance) and 11 (Representations and reconsideration) the EIR.
The Commissioner does not require Tamworth Borough Council to take any steps as a result of this decision. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2019/0251 under appeal.