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Cite as: [2011] UKICO FER390168, [2011] UKICO FER0390168
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Uttlesford District Council (Decision Notice) [2011] UKICO FER0390168 (08 November 2011)
Summary: The complainant has requested Uttlesford District Council (-˜the council-™) to release information relating to the planning applications submitted by Tesco and Sainsbury-™s. The council released the requested information to the complainant with the exception of six internal emails, which it withheld under regulation 12(4)(e) of the EIR. The Commissioner-™s decision is that regulation 12(4)(e) of the EIR is engaged in this case. However, in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining this exception is outweighed by the public interest in disclosure. The Commissioner requires the council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: it should release the remaining six internal emails to the complainant. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2011/0285 allowed.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: EIR 12.4.e - Complaint Upheld