Jakarta DPRD Focuses on Improving Spatial Planning
INFO NASIONAL - The Jakarta DKI Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the capital’s spatial planning through tighter oversight of building permit processes. The move follows the ongoing discovery of several buildings not in accordance with the applicable spatial planning provisions and permits.
In a working meeting for Pra-RKPD 2027 with the Dinas Cipta Karya Tata Ruang dan Pertanahan and the Dinas Perumahan Rakyat dan Kawasan Permukiman, on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, Chair of Commission D of the Jakarta DPRD, Yuke Yurike, said the body would urge the relevant agencies to be more selective and prudent before approving buildings.
Oversight from the planning stage is crucial to prevent violations that could lead to legal disputes or harm the public. Moreover, tightening permitting is aimed at maintaining balance between development and environmental preservation. The DPRD emphasised the importance of ensuring every building complies with setback line requirements, does not block waterways, and remains in accordance with the zoning regulations that have been established.
“Early oversight is essential to avoid protracted legal issues. Going forward, oversight must be stricter before permissions are granted,” she said. She noted that tolerating illegal buildings will complicate matters once they are erected and involve significant investments. “Let it not be built and the investment be large, only then contested. Permitting must be strict from the outset.”
Yuke also highlighted regulatory obstacles that make the DKI provincial government difficult to demolish buildings that violate rules. She said there is a clash between national laws and regional regulations. “We propose adjustments via the gubernatorial regulation (Pergub) that is being drafted,” she said.
Commission D also assessed that on-the-ground oversight capacity remains limited, both in terms of numbers and the quality of human resources. Therefore, the DPRD DKI urged the use of technology and strengthened cross-agency coordination, including with Satpol PP.
The Assistant for Development and the Environment to the DKI Jakarta Secretary (Sekda) Afan Adriansyah explained that after the issue of Government Regulation (PP) No. 16 of 2021, the authority to demolish is no longer held by SKPD. The regulation also changed the scheme from Izin Mendirikan Bangunan (IMB) to Persetujuan Bangunan Gedung (PBG), focusing on technical feasibility.
Nevertheless, Afan assured that the organisational restructuring planned to be completed in 2026 will again clarify the authority. He also asked technical staff to adopt a firm stance in enforcement. “After the rule is issued, I ask Citata to be more stringent.”