Beginning January 1, 2026, Goochland County Community Development Department is implementing a streamlined process for development plan submissions aimed at improving efficiency and enhancing service delivery for residents and developers. This is a part of the department’s overall strategy to improve customer experience that began in the summer. 

Starting on January 1, all Plan of Development, Land Disturbance Permits, and Storm Water Management Permits, must be submitted through the online Enterprise Permitting and Licensing (EP&L) portal, accompanied by a single paper plan set required for record keeping purposes.  

The move to electronic submission for development plans comes after the implementation of the new permitting system, Tyler Technologies’, Enterprise Permitting and Licensing (EP&L) in early 2023.  

“Moving to electronic submissions will increase efficiencies and streamline the development plan process” said Sara Worley, the Deputy County Administrator for Economic and Community Development. “The Building Inspection department already utilizes electronic submissions so many of our customers are already familiar with the online portal. We are excited to implement this efficiency for our customers and are ready to assist with any questions as customers navigate the online portal”. 

The Enterprise Permitting and Licensing (EP&L) system is available at https://land.goochlandva.us/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService. Tutorials, guides, and frequently asked questions can be found under the ‘Helpful Links’ tab.  

Additional information regarding the Plan of Development process can be found online at https://goochlandva.us/1419/Plan-of-Development-Review-Process.  

For any questions, please contact JM Whalen, Plan of Development Administrator at 804-657-2027 or jwhalen@goochlandva.us.