Aberdeenshire Council (Whisky storage planning application for a specified location) [2025] ScotIC 239_2025 (01 October 2025)

The Commissioner found that some information was subject to disclosure, but certain exemptions applied to specific details, justifying partial withholding.

Citation: [2025] ScotIC 239_2025
Parties: Respondent: Aberdeenshire Council
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 01 October 2025
Procedural Posture: Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision
Outcome: partially upheld
Legal Topics: Planning Application Disclosure, Public Access to Information

Planning Law Freedom of Information Planning Application Disclosure Public Access to Information

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Parties

Aberdeenshire Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether information regarding a whisky storage planning application for a specified location must be disclosed under freedom of information laws

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner found that some information was subject to disclosure, but certain exemptions applied to specific details, justifying partial withholding.

Court Disposition

partially upheld

Orders

Council must disclose non-exempt information related to the planning application
Council may withhold information covered by valid exemptions