The Tabanan Civil Service Police Unit has halted the construction of a villa in Beraban Village, Kediri District.
The development was taking place without proper permits in a zone designated as Protected Rice Fields and Sustainable Food Agricultural Land and also lies near the sacred area of Tanah Lot Temple.
“We stopped the activity because it violates zoning regulations, being located within protected land. After our inspection, all work at the site has ceased,” said Tabanan Chief of Civil Service Police Unit, I Gede Sukanada on Wednesday (July 9, 2025).
Sukanada emphasized that the construction lacked legal permits and was not aligned with the region’s spatial planning. Civil Service Police Unit, in coordination with the Public Works and Licensing Offices, will continue periodic monitoring and guidance.
“Tomorrow, Thursday (July 10), we’ll deploy a joint inspection team for further supervision,” he added.
Under Surveillance Since 2023
This case has been monitored since June 16, 2023, when Satpol PP first discovered unpermitted building activities. Several summonses were issued to the property owner, but yielded no resolution:
June 19, 2023: The owner was represented by a permit manager without an official power of attorney; thus, considered absent. Construction continued despite warnings.
July 11, 2023: A second summons was sent, and a notice banner was posted banning activity.
July 14, 2023: Satpol PP coordinated with the Public Works and Spatial Planning Office, which confirmed the site as part of Tanah Lot Temple’s second buffer zone.
July 17, 2023: A formal warning letter (SP-1) was issued.
August 10, 2023: A representative submitted a document (Pertek), after which construction temporarily stopped.
July 8, 2025: Satpol PP re-inspected and found construction workers on site with no permits. All activities were ordered to halt.
The site is reportedly intended for a project named “Villa Kucing”, now under strict scrutiny by local authorities.
Government Supports Legal Investment, If Legal
Sukanada expressed appreciation to the public and media for reporting zoning violations. He reiterated that the local government supports investment as long as it complies with regulations and avoids protected or sacred zones.
“We encourage all investors to ensure their development sites are outside Protected Rice Fields and Sustainable Food Agricultural Land, and sacred areas before starting. We welcome investment, but it must be within legal bounds,” he stressed.
This enforcement action reflects Tabanan Regency’s commitment to preserving spatial order, protecting agricultural land, and respecting spiritual zones—while also upholding legal certainty for investors.