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Cite as: [2021] UKICO ic-79728
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Wealden District Council
The complainant requested information from Wealden District Council (“the Council”) about its decision-making in relation to a planning application. The Council provided some information relating to an alleged breach of the Code of Conduct, but withheld some information relating to legal advice under regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR – adversely affect the course of justice (legal professional privilege). The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council does not hold any further information within the scope of the relevant part of the request. He is also satisfied that it is entitled to withhold the information relating to legal advice under regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR, and the balance of the public interest favours the exception being maintained. The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any steps.EIR 12(4)(a): Complaint not upheld EIR 12(5)(b): Complaint not upheld
Decision notice: ic-79728