Padel Court Building Permit Violation Results in Immediate Sealing by East Jakarta Administration
The East Jakarta municipal government sealed a padel court facility in Kebon Pala village, Makasar district, because the building operated under a building permit that did not match its current function. The sealing was conducted by the East Jakarta City Infrastructure, Spatial Planning and Land Agency (Sudin Citata).
Mayor Munjirin attended the sealing ceremony personally along Kolonel Sutomo Street in East Jakarta. He explained that this was the eighth padel court sealed by the city government due to building permit violations. The original permit, issued in 2018, was designated for a dormitory (kos), yet the structure had been converted into a padel court without authorisation.
“This location’s permit was issued in 2018 as a dormitory permit. However, the physical structure was actually built as a padel court. This represents a change in function that does not align with the issued permit,” Munjirin stated.
The Mayor stressed that all construction in East Jakarta must comply with existing regulations, including building function requirements and administrative licensing procedures. The municipal government urged business owners and developers constructing sports facilities, including padel courts, to obtain appropriate permits beforehand.
“Our hope is that all East Jakarta residents undertaking construction, particularly padel courts, will comply with existing regulations, both regarding permits and ensuring construction matches the issued authorisation,” Munjirin said.
Regarding follow-up actions after sealing, Munjirin indicated that decisions concerning potential demolition or other sanctions would be determined by the City Infrastructure, Spatial Planning and Land Agency according to established procedures.
Previously, the East Jakarta municipal government conducted permanent sealing of a padel court in the Pulomas area, Kayu Putih village, Pulogadung district. The Head of the City Infrastructure, Spatial Planning and Land Agency, Wiwit Djalu Adji, cited non-compliance with permit requirements and absence of a Functional Feasibility Certificate (Sertifikat Laik Fungsi) as reasons for the enforcement action.
“We conducted re-sealing. We had previously sealed it, then issued a warning letter before conducting permanent sealing,” Adji explained.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has mandated operating hours for padel courts in residential areas be restricted until 8pm. He also emphasised that all padel courts operating in the capital must possess a Building Permit (Persetujuan Bangunan Gedung).
As of 23 February 2025, a total of 185 padel court buildings in Jakarta remain without official permits.