23 January 2017, Local government (Other)
The complainant requested information in relation to a request submitted to the South Downs National Park Authority for pre-application planning advice. The South Downs National Park Authority withheld the information in its entirety under Regulations 12(5)(d), 12(5)(e) and 12(5)(f) of the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that the South Downs National Park Authority has not successfully engaged the exemptions under Regulations 12(5)(d), 12(5)(e) and 12(5)(f) of the EIR.The Commissioner requires the South Downs National Park Authority to disclose the requested information.
EIR 12(5)(d): Upheld EIR 12(5)(e): Upheld EIR 12(5)(f): Upheld