Jakarta Council Member Pushes for Noise Standards in Padel Court Permits
The proliferation of padel courts across various areas of Jakarta has drawn scrutiny due to noise complaints. The Jakarta Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) has affirmed that business permits for commercial sports facilities, including padel courts, must be accompanied by environmental impact assessments, particularly concerning noise levels.
Fu’adi Luthfi, a member of DPRD Jakarta’s Commission D from the PKB faction, said the growth of padel courts reflects the public’s strong enthusiasm for healthy and active lifestyles. However, he stressed that such development must not come at the expense of surrounding residents’ comfort.
“The growth of padel courts in Jakarta genuinely reflects our community’s increasing enthusiasm for healthy and active lifestyles — something we certainly welcome. Nevertheless, this development must not sacrifice residents’ interests or create friction with the comfort of surrounding communities,” Fu’adi said when contacted on Thursday (19 February 2026).
He affirmed that his office takes residents’ complaints seriously. As people’s representatives, the DPRD is obliged to ensure that no business activity compromises residents’ right to peace in their living environment.
Fu’adi urged the Jakarta Provincial Government to promptly evaluate and clarify regulations on operating hours for commercial sports facilities located near residential areas, including mandatory noise quality standards that must be met.
“We urge the Jakarta Provincial Government to immediately evaluate and clarify the rules on operating hours for commercial sports facilities near residential areas, including noise quality standards that must be complied with,” he said.
He added that if necessary, revision of regional regulations (Perda) or the issuance of more specific gubernatorial regulations (Pergub) should be considered to provide legal certainty for both business operators and residents.
“If they are indeed violating regulations, then simply shut them down,” he said firmly.
Furthermore, the DPRD will push relevant agencies to proactively conduct inspections without waiting for public complaints first. He emphasised that business permits for sports facilities must be accompanied by environmental impact assessments, including noise considerations.
“In essence, we strongly support the growth of business and sporting activities in Jakarta, but whilst maintaining a balance with the surrounding social environment,” he concluded.
Previously, residents in the Haji Nawi area of Cilandak, South Jakarta, had complained about noise generated by a padel court in the area. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said he would follow up on residents’ reports by summoning relevant stakeholders.
A resident living in the Haji Nawi area of South Jakarta complained about the noise generated by a padel court business near their home. In their social media post, they said the noise from the padel court disrupted their activities and those of surrounding residents. They had reportedly filed complaints through the JAKI application and official Jakarta Provincial Government channels, including tagging Governor Pramono Anung’s social media account, but had not yet received a response.
Governor Pramono Anung addressed the complaint, saying he would summon facility operators and relevant stakeholders to discuss the matter. Pramono said the summons would be issued shortly 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,” Pramono told reporters at Jakarta City Hall.