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EIRs - Charges and fees

Under the Environmental Information Regulations, should the cost of answering your request exceed £450 (as for Freedom of Information requests), we can make a 'reasonable' charge for the information, although we cannot refuse the entire request outright on the basis of cost.

If we are going to charge under the Environmental Information Regulations for answering your request or for disbursements, we will notify you in writing with a fees notice advising you of the amount due. You can then decide whether you wish to proceed with the request. If you do not pay within 60 days of receiving the fees notice, we do not have to provide you with the information.

An aerial view of the coastline at Lyme Regis

Engineer inspecting metal component