Thanet District Council
- Date 29 May 2026
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) EIR 14(2): Upheld, EIR 5(1): Not upheld
The complainant requested information concerning land ownership verification, legal authority and supporting documentation associated with Section 106 agreements. Thanet District Council (the Council) stated that it does not hold further information within the scope of the request. This position was upheld at internal review.
In its submissions to the Commissioner, the Council also sought to rely on regulation 12(4)(b) (manifestly unreasonable) of the EIR.
The Commissioner’s decision is that:
• The Council has complied with regulation 5(1) (duty to make environmental information available) of the EIR.
• The Council breached regulation 14(2) (refusal notice) of the EIR.
The Commissioner does not require any steps as a result of this decision.