12 January 2015, Central government
The complainant requested information in relation to the Secretary of State’s decision not to call in a planning application. The Department for Communities and Local Government (the DCLG) provided some of the information, redacted some information under regulation 13(3) of the EIR as personal data and refused the remaining under regulation 12(4)(e)of the EIR – internal communications. The complainant disputed the DCLG’s application of regulation 12(4)(e) of the EIR. That being advice provided to the Secretary of State. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DCLG has correctly withheld the information it has under regulation 12(4)(e) of the EIR. The Commissioner does not require the DCLG to take any steps. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2014/0036 withdrawn.
EIR 12.4.e: Not upheld