FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994 - SECT 221ZW When species impact statement required for development consent under Part 4 of Planning Act FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994 - SECT 221ZW When species impact statement required for development consent under Part 4 of Planning Act 221ZW When species impact statement required for development consent under Part 4 of Planning Act (1) If proposed development is likely to significantly affect threatened species, populations or ecological communities, an application for development consent under Part 4 of the Planning Act is to be accompanied by a species impact statement. (2) This section does not apply to State significant development. Note : Section 78A(8) (formerly section 78A(8A)) of the Planning Act requires an application for State significant development to be accompanied by an environmental impact statement.