TABANAN, DEWATA.NEWS – Bali’s Special Committee on Spatial Planning, Assets, and Permits (Pansus TRAP) has taken firm action during an unannounced inspection at the Jatiluwih Tourism Area on Tuesday, 2 December. Thirteen tourism accommodation buildings were temporarily closed for violating land regulations designed to protect the region’s agricultural landscape.
The committee found the properties standing within Lahan Sawah Dilindungi (LSD) and Lahan Pertanian Pangan Berkelanjutan (LP2B) zones, areas legally designated to remain free of commercial development. Officers placed Satpol PP lines at three points as a formal sign of enforcement.
The closures follow the issuance of the third warning letter (SP3) by the Tabanan Regency Government on 1 December 2025. Under administrative procedures, physical enforcement such as sealing or restoring land to its original state may proceed one week after SP3 is issued.
Chairman of Pansus TRAP, I Made Supartha, said the 13 buildings clearly violated spatial planning rules in an area recognized for its cultural and agricultural significance.
“For the 13 structures in LSD and LP2B zones, the committee’s decision is clear: temporary closure. This step is necessary to protect spatial integrity and prevent damage to farmland within the world heritage landscape,” he said.
The committee also received community reports (Dumas) regarding alleged misuse of sacred areas and subak water channels, assets belonging to the local customary village but used for private benefit.
“We will summon the related parties to determine who holds the rightful authority over these assets,” Supartha added.
Head of Bali Provincial Satpol PP, I Dewa Nyoman Rai Darmadi, confirmed that all affected buildings had gone through the complete administrative process. “Thirteen accommodations have received SP1, SP2, and SP3 from Tabanan authorities. Business owners will be called again to clarify next steps and ensure the buildings are fully restored to their original condition,” he said.
He noted the possibility of additional unregistered structures. “The area covers nearly 1,000 hectares. These 13 are the ones currently recorded, but we suspect more may exist. We need further input from the regency for complete data collection,” he explained.
Darmadi emphasized that Satpol PP will follow directives from Pansus TRAP due to the urgent nature of the spatial violations. “The current decision is temporary closure. When demolition becomes necessary, the warning letters will serve as the legal basis,” he stated.
Members of the committee reiterated that firm sanctions are essential to prevent broader violations. “Entrepreneurs who ignore regulations must face stricter penalties. We are here to ensure Bali remains preserved and to prevent twenty new violations after these thirteen,” one member said.
The committee urged the public to help safeguard Jatiluwih’s natural environment and rice terrace landscape, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.