London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
- Date 10 January 2023
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) EIR 11.4: Upheld, EIR 12.4.d: Not upheld, EIR 12.5.d: Not upheld, EIR 5.2: Upheld
The complainant submitted an information request to the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (“the Council”) for a copy of a report and related correspondence in reference to a specific planning application.
The Commissioner’s decision is the Council was entitled to withhold the requested information under regulations 12(4)(d) and 12(5)(d). However in failing to respond to the request and internal review within the statutory timescale, the Commissioner has determined that the Council has breached regulations 5(2) and 11(4) of the EIR.
The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any further steps.