Link for IOC full Decision notice pdf file: The Planning Inspectorate (Central government) [2025] UKICO 346675 (21 May 2025)
The complainant has requested information about appeals under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. The Planning Inspectorate refused to comply with the request under regulation 12(4)(b) (manifestly unreasonable requests) of the EIR on the grounds of cost. The Commissioner-™s decision is that the PI is entitled to rely on regulation 12(4)(b) of the EIR to refuse to comply with the request, and that the PI has complied with its duty under regulation 9(1) of the EIR to provide advice and assistance to the complainant. The Commissioner does not require further steps.