Mapping Noisy Padel Courts: Jakarta Provincial Government May Revoke Permits and Impose Restrictions
A number of residents in South Jakarta and East Jakarta have complained that padel courts in their neighbourhoods are causing excessive noise. The Jakarta Provincial Government is currently evaluating padel courts whose permits are found to be non-compliant.
"Regarding noise complaints from padel courts, DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has stated that the Provincial Government is conducting a thorough evaluation of the permits and operations of all padel courts in the DKI Jakarta area, particularly those located near residential areas," said the Governor's Special Staff member, Chico Hakim, to journalists on Sunday (22/2/2026).
According to Chico, the evaluation encompasses mapping all padel courts across Jakarta. Beyond that, it also involves a review of padel court permit documentation.
"This includes comprehensive mapping of padel court locations and a re-examination of permit documents, including their compliance with designated land use and public order provisions," he said.
The assessment of noise impacts on surrounding areas, Chico explained, is in accordance with prevailing regulations such as DKI Jakarta Regional Regulation Number 8 of 2007 on Public Order and environmental noise standards. Accordingly, the Jakarta Provincial Government may impose sanctions on violators.
"This measure is being taken to ensure that similar incidents do not recur at other locations. The Governor has affirmed that padel courts proven to be disrupting public order, operating outside their permit conditions, or lacking the consent of surrounding residents will face firm action, including the possibility of operational restrictions up to permit revocation if necessary," Chico said.
"The overall evaluation process is targeted for finalisation in the near future, and we will continue to coordinate with relevant agencies, such as the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency and the Environmental Agency, for optimal results," he added.
A resident named Naufal on Jalan Haji Nawi, Cilandak, South Jakarta, has been disturbed by noise from a padel court near his home, with the matter escalating to mediation. However, Naufal said he remains unsatisfied with the mediation outcome.
Most recently, residents in the Pulomas area of East Jakarta have complained about noise and vehicle traffic from a padel court established in their residential neighbourhood. The residents' complaints have been brought before the Jakarta Administrative Court (PTUN).
One resident, Mutia (45), said the land originally comprised two houses that were demolished around June 2024. Residents initially assumed the site would become a private tennis court.
"At first, we thought it was going to be a private tennis court, because the owner's house is behind the site. So we had no objections. Then towards the end of October it started getting busy — there were congratulatory flower arrangements, lots of cars. That's when we found out it was commercial," said Mutia when met in the Pulomas area of East Jakarta on Saturday (21/2).
"Regarding noise complaints from padel courts, DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has stated that the Provincial Government is conducting a thorough evaluation of the permits and operations of all padel courts in the DKI Jakarta area, particularly those located near residential areas," said the Governor's Special Staff member, Chico Hakim, to journalists on Sunday (22/2/2026).
According to Chico, the evaluation encompasses mapping all padel courts across Jakarta. Beyond that, it also involves a review of padel court permit documentation.
"This includes comprehensive mapping of padel court locations and a re-examination of permit documents, including their compliance with designated land use and public order provisions," he said.
The assessment of noise impacts on surrounding areas, Chico explained, is in accordance with prevailing regulations such as DKI Jakarta Regional Regulation Number 8 of 2007 on Public Order and environmental noise standards. Accordingly, the Jakarta Provincial Government may impose sanctions on violators.
"This measure is being taken to ensure that similar incidents do not recur at other locations. The Governor has affirmed that padel courts proven to be disrupting public order, operating outside their permit conditions, or lacking the consent of surrounding residents will face firm action, including the possibility of operational restrictions up to permit revocation if necessary," Chico said.
"The overall evaluation process is targeted for finalisation in the near future, and we will continue to coordinate with relevant agencies, such as the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency and the Environmental Agency, for optimal results," he added.
A resident named Naufal on Jalan Haji Nawi, Cilandak, South Jakarta, has been disturbed by noise from a padel court near his home, with the matter escalating to mediation. However, Naufal said he remains unsatisfied with the mediation outcome.
Most recently, residents in the Pulomas area of East Jakarta have complained about noise and vehicle traffic from a padel court established in their residential neighbourhood. The residents' complaints have been brought before the Jakarta Administrative Court (PTUN).
One resident, Mutia (45), said the land originally comprised two houses that were demolished around June 2024. Residents initially assumed the site would become a private tennis court.
"At first, we thought it was going to be a private tennis court, because the owner's house is behind the site. So we had no objections. Then towards the end of October it started getting busy — there were congratulatory flower arrangements, lots of cars. That's when we found out it was commercial," said Mutia when met in the Pulomas area of East Jakarta on Saturday (21/2).