Jakarta Legislator Raises Concerns Over Padel Courts Breaching Urban Planning Regulations

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Member of the Jakarta Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD), Commission E, Justin Adrian, has highlighted the increasing number of padel courts that violate spatial planning regulations in the capital city.

“We are not against the sport of padel. However, there are too many padel businesses that violate spatial planning or even become a nuisance to residents in the surrounding area,” said Justin when contacted in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Therefore, Justin has urged the Jakarta Provincial Government to take firm action before the issue of padel in Jakarta becomes a larger problem.

Moreover, many padel courts have been built on narrow streets, which significantly disrupts traffic flow, especially for local residents.

“So far, the Jakarta Provincial Government seems to be giving less priority to the impact of a building on its environment. As a result, buildings such as shopping malls are allowed to crowd the capital without considering the local community. This phenomenon is now repeating itself with padel courts,” said Justin.

According to him, residents have the right to demand improvements from the government. Therefore, he hopes that the government can immediately address the issue.

“Now is the time when the impact of a business, whatever it may be, including padel courts, should be given top priority,” said Justin.

Previously, the Governor of Jakarta, Pramono Anung Wibowo, prohibited the construction of padel courts in residential areas to avoid disrupting the daily lives of local residents.

However, this regulation only applies to new padel courts.

Meanwhile, for existing padel courts in residential areas that already have Building Approval Permits (PBG), Pramono has instructed his staff, including mayors and sub-district heads, to negotiate with the owners.

Pramono requested that licensed padel courts in residential areas operate no later than 8:00 PM to avoid disturbing residents.