West Berkshire District Council

The complainant has requested building control documents held by the council relating to a property owned by a third party. West Berkshire District Council (“the council”) refused the request on the basis that Regulation 13 applies (personal data of third parties). On review it upheld its decision. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was correct to apply Regulation 13 to withhold the information from disclosure. The Commissioner does not require the council to take any steps.