Pramono Bans Construction of New Padel Courts in Residential Areas

The Jakarta Provincial Government has taken firm steps to regulate the increasingly massive construction of padel sports fields in the capital.

It must be in the commercial zone

In a limited meeting held at Jakarta City Hall, Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung decided to halt the issuance of permits for the construction of new padel courts in residential areas. Padel court construction permits will only be permitted in commercial zones.

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"It must be in the commercial zone," he said, Tuesday (2/24).

Currently, there are 397 padel courts across Jakarta. According to Pramono, the Jakarta Provincial Government, through the Public Works, Spatial Planning, and Land Agency, is currently reviewing the legality and permits of all these facilities.

Pramono instructed action for sites proven to not have a Building Construction Permit (PBG) ranging from cessation of activities, demolition, to revocation of business permits.

However, for padel courts that already have permits and are located in residential areas, the Governor has established strict operational regulations. Pramono instructed the mayor and relevant officials to facilitate negotiations between padel court managers and local residents regarding this matter. Padel courts are also permitted to operate until a maximum of 8 PM.

"All padel courts in residential areas, even if they have obtained PBG permits, have a maximum closing time of eight at night," he added.

Furthermore, the Jakarta Provincial Government is requiring management to install soundproofing systems to prevent the bouncing of the ball and the shouts of players from disturbing residents. He assured that the comfort of residents is the Jakarta Provincial Government's top priority.

"The bounce of the ball must not disturb the public," he continued.

The Governor also highlighted the use of local government assets for the construction of padel courts. He confirmed that he would not permit the construction of padel courts on Green Open Space (RTH) land. Therefore, the RTH land will remain designated as public green space.

"We do not allow to continue," he emphasized.

According to Pramono, many residents have reported public disturbances caused by the presence of padel courts in residential areas. These include parking issues for field users, noise issues from sports activities, and the court's operating hours.

To prevent similar problems in the future, Pramono requires that every new padel court construction obtain initial technical permit approval from the Youth and Sports Agency.