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Hafan

Cornwall Council

  • Date 3 September 2025
  • Sector Local government
  • Decision(s) EIR 12(4)(b): Not upheld, EIR 9: Not upheld

The complainant requested information relating to dredging at Hayle Harbour. Cornwall Council (the “council”) refused the request on cost grounds, citing the exception in regulation 12(4)(b) of the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was entitled to refuse the request on cost grounds under regulation 12(4)(b) and that it complied with the duty to provide advice and assistance under regulation 9. The Commissioner does not require the council to take further steps.