The complainant has requested a copy of a review of a viability assessment relating to a planning application. Horsham District Council disclosed some of the information and withheld other information under the exception for commercial confidentiality (regulation 12(5)(e)). The Commissioner’s decision is that Horsham District Council has failed to demonstrate that regulation 12(5)(e) is engaged. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Disclose the withheld information to the complainant.
EIR 12(5)(e): Upheld
Citations:
[2017] UKICO FER0690402
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
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Updated: 09 February 2022; Ref: scu.602505