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Cite as: [2011] UKICO FER0404661, [2011] UKICO FER404661
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Horsham District Council (Decision Notice) [2011] UKICO FER0404661 (26 September 2011)
Summary: The complainant has requested the following information: full copies of legal opinions obtained by Horsham District Council in relation to these planning applications. Horsham District Council (the -Council-) provided the complainant with a copy of one piece of legal advice but explained that it was withholding other relevant legal advice because its disclosure would adversely affect the course of justice. The Commissioner-s decision is that the Council has dealt with the following elements of the request in accordance with the requirements of the EIR. The Council was correct to apply regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR to the requested information. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: EIR 12.5.b - Complaint Not upheld