Summary: The complainant requested copies of reports issued by the District Valuer in connection with the development of two medical centres. The Board refused the request by virtue of sections 41 and 43 of the Act. The Commissioner has investigated and determined that the information requested constitutes environmental information and the correct access regime is the EIR. The Commissioner requires the Board to reconsider the request under the EIR and either disclose the information requested or issue a valid refusal notice in accordance with regulation 14 of the EIR.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 1 - Complaint Upheld