Badung Regent I Wayan Adi Arnawa has stated that the local government will take a cautious approach in addressing 28 business structures at Balangan Beach and Melasti Beach suspected of violating spatial planning regulations. The decision was made following recent findings from the Badung Public Works and Spatial Planning Office (PUPR).
“We are studying the development of businesses that are indicated as such. We also need to see first and not be greedy to take steps,” said Adi after the plenary meeting at the Badung DPRD, Wednesday (13/8/2025).
According to Acting Head of the Badung PUPR Office, I Nyoman Karyasa, the suspected violations were identified in two locations within South Kuta. The findings were reported during a working meeting with Commission II of the Badung Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) on Tuesday, 12 August 2025.
“Based on data, there are 20 business activities in Balangan that utilize local protection spaces or zones and have been processed in accordance with the Badung RTRW Regional Regulation, and in Melasti there are eight businesses. We carry out administrative implementations such as giving warning letters,” explained Karyasa.
Some Structures Already Warned
Adi Arnawa explained that the government has not yet decided on final sanctions for the reported structures. He confirmed that some of the businesses have already received official warning letters, but emphasized that enforcement will not be rushed without proper verification.
He referred to the recent demolition at Bingin Beach, Pecatu, as an example of due process. In that case, the government proceeded with dismantling only after confirming the violation and establishing that the land in question was state-owned.
“As long as there is a development as long as the government knows, we will talk about it carefully. In contrast to the one in Bingin whose construction is beyond the knowledge of the government, it is built on state land,” he said.
Approach Considered
As a politician from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Adi stressed that handling zoning violations should not be limited to demolition. He suggested that other approaches could be applied, depending on the nature and specifics of each case.
“We are thinking about how to move forward both for the community and the region. As I promised after the demolition in Bingin. I still will not marginalize the community,” he said.
Growing Incidents of Zoning Breaches
In recent times, there has been an increase in reported spatial planning violations within the region. The latest cases at Balangan and Melasti beaches add to a series of incidents that have drawn the attention of the Badung administration.
While details on the exact nature of the alleged violations have not been disclosed, the PUPR findings have triggered a review process that will determine the appropriate legal and administrative response.
“This is a process, it needs a process, it needs certainty,” said the former Badung Regional Secretary.
Next Steps
The Badung Regency Government is currently in the assessment phase, reviewing each of the 28 cases to verify the extent of the violations. Only after this verification process will the authorities decide on enforcement measures, which may include further warnings, corrective actions, or in certain cases, demolition.
Adi Arnawa reiterated the importance of balancing regulatory enforcement with procedural fairness, ensuring that any action taken is backed by verified evidence and in accordance with existing legal provisions.
For now, the structures in question remain under review as the local government moves forward with a step-by-step evaluation process.
