Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
- Date 20 December 2022
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) EIR 12.4.a: Not upheld, EIR 13.1: Not upheld
The complainant requested from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (the Council) information regarding an anonymous complaint letter of 2019 in respect of a planning application. The Council disclosed information to the complainant but withheld some information (a handwritten note) under regulation 13(1) (personal data) of the EIR. It also confirmed that no further information was held other than what had been disclosed.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was entitled to withhold information under regulation 13 (1) of the EIR. He also determined that the Council does not hold further information within scope of the request. Therefore, the Commissioner does not require the Council to take any steps as a result of this decision.