South Tees Development Corporation
- Date 24 March 2026
- Authority South Tees Development Corporation
- Sector Private companies
- Decision(s) EIR 11(4): Upheld, EIR 12(4)(b): Not upheld, EIR 14(2): Upheld, EIR 9: Upheld
The complainant has requested STDC to disclose copies of all current legal agreements it holds with a list of companies. STDC refused to comply with the request citing regulation 12(4)(b) of the EIR (manifestly unreasonable request). The Commissioner’s decision is that STDC was entitled to rely on regulation 12(4)(b) of the EIR. However, it breached regulations 9, 11(4) and 14(2) of the EIR. The Commissioner requires STDC to provide advice and assistance so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so, to the applicant in accordance with regulation 9 of the EIR.