BULELENG, DEWATA.NEWS – Authorities in Bali are moving toward stricter enforcement action after a villa in a protected forest area in Buleleng was found to have been built without permits, raising concerns over spatial planning violations and environmental impact.
The property, located in Banjar Dinas Goris Kemiri, Pejarakan Village, Gerokgak District, has been sealed by local authorities with a “Pol PP Line” after being identified as an illegal structure.
The case was first uncovered during an inspection by the Bali Provincial DPRD Special Committee on Spatial Planning, Assets, and Licensing (Pansus TRAP) on October 13, 2025. It has since been followed up through further investigations and coordination with relevant agencies.
During a working visit to the Buleleng DPRD on Friday (March 27), officials confirmed that the villa does not hold valid permits and cannot legally obtain them due to its location within a designated forest zone.
“No concrete construction is allowed in this area. Its function must remain as forest,” said I Made Supartha, Chair of the Pansus TRAP.
Official spatial planning documents, including the land-use conformity certificate (KKPR), clearly state that the area is not designated for development. Permanent structures, particularly those using concrete materials, are prohibited.
Authorities warn that such violations go beyond administrative issues and could have serious environmental consequences, including ecosystem disruption, environmental degradation, and increased disaster risks.
Officials also emphasized the importance of consistent law enforcement. “If this is a violation and must be demolished, then the same rules must apply to everyone, without exception,” Supartha stated, highlighting concerns over unequal enforcement.
The Bali DPRD is expected to recommend firm actions, including halting all activities at the site, full demolition of the structure, and restoration of the forest area to its original condition.
In addition, authorities are reviewing potential involvement of other parties, including local forest management institutions, with possible administrative sanctions, fines, or criminal charges if violations are confirmed.
Although the formal mandate of the Pansus TRAP has ended, the case will continue to be handled by Commission I of the Bali DPRD to ensure continuity in the investigation and enforcement process.
Officials also noted that Buleleng has approximately 7,799 hectares of forest areas across Pejarakan, Sumberklampok, and Sumberkima, which require strict protection from unauthorized development.
“This is not about narrow interests. It is about protecting ecosystems and preventing environmental damage and potential disasters,” Supartha added.
A final report is expected to be submitted in early April 2026 to the Bali DPRD leadership and the provincial government, with key recommendations including permanent closure, demolition of the illegal structure, and full restoration of the forest area.