The complainant requested from Torbay Council information in relation an independent review concerning a Tree Preservation Order. Torbay Council disclosed some of the information but withheld the remainder under Regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that Torbay Council has correctly applied Regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR to the remainder of the requested information and the public interest is balanced in favour of withholding it. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.
EIR 12(5)(b): Complaint not upheld
Citations:
[2022] UKICO 182078
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
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Updated: 31 December 2022; Ref: scu.683132