London Borough of Hillingdon
- Date 22 April 2026
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) EIR 11(4): Upheld, EIR 12(5)(d): Not upheld, EIR 14: Upheld, EIR 5(2): Upheld
The complainant has requested information relating to pre‑application planning discussions and outcomes. London Borough of Hillingdon (the council) refused the request under regulations 12(4)(e) (internal communications), 12(5)(d) (confidentiality of proceedings) and 12(5)(f) (the interests of the person who provided the information). The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was entitled to rely on regulation 12(5)(d) of the EIR to withhold the information. However, the council breached regulations 5(2), 11(4) and 14 of the EIR. The Commissioner does not require further steps.