South Hams District Council
- Date 28 September 2023
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) EIR 12.4.e: Not upheld
The complainant requested information from South Hams District Council (the Council) regarding internal communications in relation to a specific planning application. The Council disclosed some information but withheld the rest under Regulation 12(4)(e) of the EIR. During the course of the Commissioner’s investigation the Council disclosed further information but withheld the remainder under Regulation 12(4) (e) of the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has successfully engaged Regulation 12(4(e) with the public interest balanced in favour of withholding the requested information. The Commissioner does not require any steps to be taken. Information Tribunal EA/2023/0477 appeal dismissed.