Unlicensed Fourthwall Padel Court in Cilandak Faces Demolition

JAKARTA – The fate of the Fourthwall padel court on Jalan Haji Nawi, Cilandak, South Jakarta, now hangs in the balance.

After confirmation that it lacks official licensing, the court, which has drawn complaints from residents, faces demolition.

Indarini Ekaningtyas, Head of the Capital Investment Management and Single-Window Integrated Service Unit (UP PM-PTSP) of South Jakarta Administrative City, confirmed that the court has not yet obtained its permit.

She emphasised that all businesses are permitted to operate only after obtaining official licensing. Currently, the licensing process remains suspended following complaints from surrounding residents.

Given the absence of a licence, the South Jakarta Sub-Department of Public Works, Spatial Planning, and Land Affairs (Citata) is preparing enforcement action.

“Yes, we will take action in accordance with regulations,” stated Andy Lazuardy, Head of the South Jakarta Citata Sub-Department.

With the permit yet to be issued and enforcement action planned by the Citata Sub-Department, the padel court in Cilandak now faces considerable uncertainty.

Moreover, firm action has also come from the provincial level. “Buildings or padel courts that do not have Building Permit approval (PBG) shall have their operations suspended, be demolished, and have their business licences revoked,” stated Pramono at Jakarta City Hall on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.

He also emphasised that new permits for padel court development are not permitted in residential zones. All such facilities must be located in commercial zones.

“It has been decided: new permits for padel court construction or development are not allowed in residential zones. All new facilities must be in commercial zones,” Pramono said.

The private padel court had previously been complained about by residents because the sound of ball bounces, player shouts, and impacts against polycarbonate walls could be heard clearly inside homes.