20 July 2005, Local government (Borough council)
The complainant alleged that the charges for providing copies of a planning application were excessive. The Commissioner notes recent reductions in these charges and accepts that the Council has satisfied itself that its charges do not exceed a reasonable amount in accordance with Part 2, paragraph 8(3) of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. The complainant appealed to the Information Tribunal who upheld the appeal and issued a substitute notice, this is available at www.informationtribunal.gov.uk.
EIR 8: Not upheld