Many Padel Courts Still Without Licences; Here Is the Procedure for Obtaining a Building Permit (PBG) in Jakarta

Jakarta — Kompas.com: The growth of padel courts across Jakarta is accelerating rapidly. However, behind this sports trend, many buildings do not yet hold the official building permit (PBG). Data from the DKI Jakarta provincial government shows hundreds of padel courts operating without this basic licensing document. Vera Revina Sari, head of the Office of Construction, Spatial Planning and Land (Citata) Jakarta, said that as of 23 February 2026 there were 185 of 397 padel buildings without a PBG. In total, there are 397 padel courts operating in Jakarta. Of that total, 212 buildings have obtained a PBG, while the remainder do not meet licensing requirements. ‘The speed of development of padel buildings is indeed extraordinary. It has been recorded that 212 padel buildings have PBG,’ she said. Vera explained that the PBG is a mandatory document before a building can be used legally. After that, operators still must obtain the Certificate of Feasibility for Use (SLF) as evidence that the building is safe to use. The Governor of Jakarta, Pramono Anung, emphasised that padel courts without licences can be sanctioned. The sanctions range from stopping operations, demolishing the building, to revoking the business licence. ‘Buildings or padel courts that do not have a PBG will have their activities halted, demolished, and business licences revoked, because we suspect there are issues; the figures will be confirmed by Citata,’ Pramono said. In addition to licence enforcement, the government also regulates operating hours of padel courts located in housing estates.