Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Date 5 June 2025
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) EIR 12.4.d: Not upheld
The complainant has requested from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) a copy of the scope of work to update noise guidance for onshore wind farms. DESNZ refused the request under regulation 12(4)(d) of the EIR – material in the course of completion.
The Commissioner’s decision is that DESNZ has correctly applied regulation 12(4)(d) and that the public interest favours maintaining the exception. The Commissioner does not require further steps.