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Cite as: [2020] UKICO fs50874599
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Fylde Borough Council
The complainant requested correspondence between the legal officer and the planning department at Fylde Council (“the Council”) which related to planning applications at a specific address. The Council withheld the information, stating that it was covered by Legal Professional Privilege (LPP). The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council correctly withheld the information under the exception at regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR – adversely affect the course of justice – and that the balance of the public interest favours the exception being maintained. The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any steps.EIR 12(5)(b): Complaint not upheld
Decision notice: fs50874599