CH&PA Staff Portal
Welcome to CH&PA’s Single Window,
an online permit application system for submitting land use and development applications.
Need a CH&PA Staff Account?
To setup your Staff Account, Contact CH&PA Support at
Email: support@chpa.gov.gy
Tel: +592 226-5533 Ext:241
Single Window - Workflows
There are 2 primary workflows for applications in Single Window system. They are:
Pre-Consult Applications
Allowing applicants to submit their ideas to CH&PA, getting feedback before submitting a full application.
Full Applications
A full application process that will result in full review by all necessary parties (CH&PA + Partner Agencies), and be recorded as Approved or Rejected at the end of the process.
Pre-Application Consultation Workflow
Full Application Workflow
Single Window - Roles
There are numerous roles identified to perform the various tasks specified in these workflows. Your account will be designated with one of these roles.
Roles include:
| Role | Organization | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant | Independent | Person submitting an application |
| Cashier | CH&PA | Receives payments made in person |
| Secretary Assistant | CH&PA | Administrative assistant to the Secretary |
| Secretary | CH&PA | Document validation, facilitation of applications before the board, and issuance of final notices / permits to the applicant |
| Planner | CH&PA | Location analysis, policy assignment, and planning recommendation |
| Planning Supervisor | CH&PA | Location analysis, policy assignment, planning recommendation, and workload distribution |
| Role | Organization | Description |
| Planning Management | CH&PA | Senior planning oversight, escalation response |
| Inspector | CH&PA | Site inspection, partner agency response review, and final report preparation |
| Facilitation Supervisor | CH&PA | Site inspection, partner agency response review, final report preparation, and workload distribution |
| Facilitation Management | CH&PA | Senior facilitation oversight, escalation response |
| Executive | CH&PA | Executive oversight |
| Partner Agency Representative | Partner Agency | Receipt of applications, and returning responses from their agency. Note that there can be as many as 16 partner agencies participating in a single application. They are as follows, as specified in Legislation: • The Local Authority (Neighbourhood Democratic Councils in association with the Ministry of Local Government • Local Authorities (inclusive of all Municipalities) • The Central Board of Health • Ministry of Public Works • River and Sea Defence • Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission • Environmental Protection Agency • Guyana Fire Service • Guyana Civil Aviation Authority • National Trust of Guyana • Guyana Office for Investment (GO-INVEST) • Land Registry • Deeds Registry • Guyana Water Incorporated • Maritime Administration Department • Guyana Forestry Commission |
| Board Member | CH&PA | Final approval or rejection |
| Board Chair | CH&PA | Final approval or rejection |
| Tribunal Official | Independent | Representative of the tribunal to coordinate appeals for review, and entering the tribunal’s decision |
Single Window - Your Interface
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