DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has banned new padel court permits in residential areas and imposed restrictions on existing ones, including a 20:00 WIB closing time, due to noise and parking complaints. Unlicensed courts face suspension or demolition, while those in green spaces must cease operations.
On Tuesday, February 24, at DKI Jakarta City Hall, Governor Pramono Anung announced comprehensive regulations on padel courts in response to resident complaints about noise from ball bounces and shouts, indiscriminate parking on neighborhood roads, and licensing issues. There are 397 such courts operating in Jakarta.
New permits for padel courts are banned in residential areas, with future developments directed to commercial zones requiring initial technical approval from the Youth and Sports Office (Dispora). "For the padel court, it has been decided, new permits for the construction or padel court are not allowed in residential areas. Everything must be in the commercial zone for the new ones," Pramono stated.
Padel courts on provincial government land in green open spaces (RTH) are prohibited from continuing operations. "For the padel field that is in the assets owned by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, in RTH, we do not allow it to continue," he added.
For existing courts with valid Building Approval (PBG) in residential areas, operations are limited to a maximum of 20:00 WIB following negotiations with local authorities and residents. Soundproofing is mandatory to mitigate noise: "If the padel court causes noise because the ball bounces, the screams that then disturb the community, then the padel court in the housing must make it soundproof."
The Department of Construction, Spatial Planning, and Land (Citata) is verifying permits, with unlicensed structures facing activity suspension, demolition, and business permit revocation.
Parking discipline was emphasized, as players often park randomly on residential streets. "This parking is very disturbing for residents. So those who are like that will also be disciplined," Pramono noted. The policy aims to regulate sports facility growth, prevent conflicts, and prioritize green spaces.
