Query regarding the requirement to consult under s42 regardless of EIA requirements.

There is a requirement to consult on the application under s42 whether the applicant decides to submit a screening request or supply notification that it proposes to provide an Environmental Statement (Regulation 6b of the EIA Regulations). However, as advised in my previous email, s42 consultation cannot be carried out until either a screening request or Reg 6 (b) has been received.