Jakarta Council Calls for Review of Padel Court Operating Hours Following Residents' Noise Complaints
The presence of numerous padel courts across Jakarta has drawn complaints from residents over noise disturbances lasting late into the night. The Jakarta Regional Legislative Council (DPRD DKI Jakarta) has called for the operating hours of these sports facilities to be reviewed to prevent disruption to surrounding residential areas.
DPRD DKI Jakarta Deputy Speaker Wibi Andrino said the council fundamentally supports the growth of sports facilities such as padel courts. He noted that padel courts form part of a healthy lifestyle whilst also driving the creative economy.
“In principle, we at the DPRD DKI support the growth of sports facilities such as padel courts, as they are part of a healthy lifestyle and the creative economy. However, the comfort of surrounding communities must not be overlooked,” Wibi said when contacted on Thursday (19 February 2026).
He stressed that if there are noise complaints extending into the early hours of the morning, this must receive serious attention from the regional government, particularly where padel courts are located near residential areas.
“If there are indeed noise complaints extending into the early hours, this certainly requires serious attention. Operating hours need to be adjusted to suit environmental conditions, especially if the location is near residential areas. We cannot allow the spirit of sport to create discomfort for residents,” he said.
Wibi urged the Jakarta Provincial Government, through relevant agencies, to conduct a comprehensive evaluation, including oversight of permits and applicable noise standards.
“We are urging the provincial government, through the relevant agencies, to carry out an evaluation, including oversight of permits and noise standards. If necessary, stricter regulation of operating hours or regulatory adjustments could be considered, whilst prioritising dialogue between operators and residents,” he explained.
He emphasised that the DPRD wants padel courts to continue operating without sacrificing the comfort of surrounding residents.
“The point is, we want sport to continue, businesses to grow, but residents to feel at ease and respected,” he concluded.
Previously, residents in the Haji Nawi area of Cilandak, South Jakarta, had complained about noise generated by a padel court in the neighbourhood. A resident living in the Haji Nawi area posted on the social media platform Threads on Thursday (19 February), complaining about noise from a padel court business near their home.
In the post, the resident said the noise from the padel court was disturbing their activities and those of surrounding residents. They claimed to have already reported the complaint via the JAKI application and official Jakarta Provincial Government channels, including tagging Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung’s social media account, but had not yet received a response.
Governor Pramono Anung subsequently addressed the complaints, stating he would summon operators and relevant stakeholders to discuss the matter. Pramono said the summons would take place in the near future to ensure all permits and padel business operations comply with prevailing regulations.
“Next week I will invite all stakeholders specifically related to padel permits. I have asked for a presentation to be prepared,” Pramono told reporters at Jakarta City Hall.