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Hafan

London Borough of Brent

  • Date 9 February 2026
  • Sector Local government
  • Decision(s) EIR 12(4)(e): Upheld, EIR 13(1): Not upheld

The complainant submitted an information request to the London Borough of Brent (the council) in relation to Development Project 21/4690 for Windmill Court.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was entitled to rely upon regulation 12(4)(e)(internal communications) of the EIR but that the balance of the public interest favours disclosure. However, in relation to regulation 13(1) (personal data) of the EIR, the Commissioner finds that the exception was engaged.
The Commissioner requires the council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation:
•    Disclose the information withheld under regulation 12(4)(e) of the EIR, with any personal data redacted in accordance with his guidance.
The council must take these steps within 30 calendar days of the date of this decision notice. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner making written certification of this fact to the High Court pursuant to section 54 of the Act and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.