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London Borough of Waltham Forest

  • Date 30 August 2023
  • Sector Local government
  • Decision(s) EIR 5.1: Upheld

The complainant requested information in relation to a single storey rear infill extension. The London Borough of Waltham Forest (the Council) handled the request under FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council did not deal with the request for information under the correct access regime. The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following step to ensure compliance with the legislation: issue a fresh response with complies with regulation 5(1) of the EIR or issue a new refusal notice giving valid grounds for refusal.