18 June 2014, Local government (District council)
The complainant has requested details in relation to correspondence between his neighbour ([named individual]) and Dartmoor National Park Authority (“DNPA”) regarding the complainant’s own property, planning and enforcement issues. DNPA refused to confirm or deny whether the requested information exists or is held by DNPA, in accordance with regulation 13(5) of the EIR and relies on regulation 12(5)(f) as a reason for not disclosing such information. The Commissioner’s decision is that DNPA had correctly relied on regulation 13(5) and regulation 12(5)(f) of the EIR. The Commissioner does not require DNPA to take any steps. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2014/0180 allowed.
EIR 12(5)(f): Not upheld EIR 13: Not upheld