397 Padel Courts in Jakarta: Pramono Orders Demolition of Those Without Building Permits

The Jakarta Provincial Government has recorded 397 padel courts spread across the capital. Of that number, the administration is currently scrutinising permit compliance, including Building Approval Permits (PBG).

“The total number of padel courts currently in Jakarta is 397. We are investigating how many of those 397 hold permits and how many do not,” said Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung at City Hall on Tuesday (24/2/2026).

He stressed that padel courts in Jakarta without a PBG would face firm sanctions, ranging from activity suspension and building demolition to business licence revocation.

“Next, buildings or padel courts that do not hold a PBG will have their activities suspended, be demolished, and have their business licences revoked,” Pramono explained.

“We suspect that some do not hold permits or do not have a PBG. The exact figures will be confirmed by the Public Works, Spatial Planning, and Land Agency,” he said.

Beyond reviewing permits, the Jakarta administration has also decided to halt the issuance of new padel court permits in residential zones. New padel court construction will only be permitted in commercial areas and must first obtain preliminary technical approval from the Youth and Sports Agency (Dispora).

For courts that already hold a PBG but are located in residential areas, operations will be restricted to a maximum of 8:00 PM Western Indonesian Time. Operators will also be required to install soundproofing systems to reduce the noise that has drawn complaints from residents.

Pramono identified three main issues frequently reported by the public: illegal parking, noise, and late-night operating hours.

“Parking is very disruptive to residents because players arrive by car and park on residential streets. Then there is the noise, and also the issue of operating hours. We will bring all of this under control,” he added.