Padel Court in Senayan Complaints from Residents over Noise Until Midnight

JAKARTA — Residents have complained about a padel court located on Jalan Limo, Senayan, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.

The padel court, situated directly behind a residential compound, is considered disruptive because of noise extending until midnight.

“Usually it’s shouting and the sound of hitting the ball. From 10 p.m., it goes tok-tok tok-tok with people shouting,” explained V, a resident of the compound near the padel court when contacted on Tuesday (10 March 2026).

V is aware that the padel court does not possess an Operational Eligibility Certificate (SLF).

“Because my neighbours and I never gave our approval. One requirement for an SLF is a signature from neighbours,” said V.

“If it’s 5,000 square metres like this and they don’t request neighbour permission with the noise they’re producing, then I object,” V added.

According to V, the operator has not complied with Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung’s directive regarding regulations for padel courts in residential areas, which limits operations to 8 p.m.

For this reason, V is urging authorities to be stricter in enforcing the regulation through supervision and sanctions.

“The hope is that the legal process is respected and officials can be firm in taking action. If there is no SLF, they cannot operate,” said V.

Separately, Indarini Ekaningtyas, Head of the Investment Management and Integrated Single-Window Service Unit (UP PM-PTSP) of South Jakarta Administrative City, stated that the padel court has obtained Building Permit approval (PBG), but does not have an SLF.

“PBG exists. According to the single-window service database, the building’s SLF was not found,” Ekaningtyas told Kompas.com on Tuesday (10 March 2026).

Additionally, the operator must also have a noise level analysis report.

“Every building or padel court must have an SLF before operating and must submit a noise level analysis in the technical assessment report,” according to a letter signed by Jakarta’s Spatial Planning Head, Vera Revina Sari.

Under the new regulation, the operator must obtain the SLF within 30 days of receiving the letter.

Kompas.com requested a response from the padel court operator regarding residents’ complaints through a supervisor named Adnan. However, until this article was published, no response had been received.