Officials have confirmed that government-mandated demolitions of more than 40 buildings and businesses on Bali’s Bingin Beach will commence on July 21st.
Dozens of businesses were issued demolition notices in the last two months and were given time to make adjustments in accordance with building regulations.
Bali’s civil police unit, the Satpol PP, informed the media that the results of an investigation revealed that more than 40 buildings in the Bingin Beach area were violating spatial planning laws and building regulations.
After weeks of back-and-forth negotiations with businesses attempting to halt the demolition orders, the Badung Regency Government has drawn a line in the sand, and demolition work will begin on Monday, 21st July.
The final demolition warnings have been announced by the Pamong Praja Police Unit of the Satpol PP Badung, who sent a letter to a number of building owners on Wednesday, 16th July. That letter was then followed up on the demolition warrant of the Regent of Badung No: 600.1.15.2/14831/SETDA/SAT.POL.PP, dated July 15, 2025, responding to a letter from the Bali Provincial Government.
Speaking to reporters, the Head of the Badung PP Police, I Gusti Agung Ketut Suryanegara, explained, “It is true that we have received a warrant for the demolition of the violating building at Bingin Beach. We immediately sent a notification letter to the owners of the building in question, stating that the demolition will begin on July 21, 2025, and continue until it is completed.”
Uluwatu’s Bingin Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Bali and one of the most popular with the surf community. Surfers from around the world, but especially Australia, have been visiting Bingin Beach since the late 1970s, and many of the Bali community, both local and foreign, have been sharing their devastation at the demolition orders online.
Despite public outcries, leaders are steadfast that the buildings must go. Speaking separately, the Regent of Badung Adi Arnawa emphasized that his teams are ready to follow up on every recommendation issued by the Bali Provincial Government as a result of the Satpol PP-led investigation. He shared his hopes that there would be no further protests or backlash against the demolition orders.
Regent Arnawa noted, “Our community in Pecatu is very aware that they carry out activities on the land. So I hope no one comes to say this and that, pretending to be a savior, to be a hero. People are aware when building on land that does not belong to them, so it is natural for them to leave the land.”
The Head of Investigation, Ida Bagus Ratu, told reporters that the demolition notices have been issued by letter, via posters, and updates sent directly to each business owner on WhatsApp. He told reporters, “We did this notification in various ways, in order to minimize the reason for ignorance during the execution process.”
One Bingin Beach business owner, who wished to remain anonymous, told reporters, “In the past, this place was only a place for fishermen’s activities.”
“When tourists start to come, we slowly expand. Building at Bingin Beach is certainly not an easy thing. In addition to extra effort, the cost is not small.”
He added, “If we are considered wrong because we occupy the country’s land, then where is the country when everything has been running for over 30 years? Why is it done? Why is it that only the public is required to obey the rules? Why is the government itself negligent? We hope the government will provide a solution.”
Of the 45 buildings issued with demolition notices, there are villas, homestays, restaurants, and other tourist facilities. The violations included violations of spatial planning rules, living environment laws, as well as alleged encroachment on state land.
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Henry
Friday 15th of August 2025
Mirah group is a new type of cancer spreading on every beach..
Pierre Engano
Tuesday 5th of August 2025
Well if it wasn’t a sh*thole before it certainly will be one now. Worst place in Asia these days.
Specialmoments
Monday 21st of July 2025
Reading the various 15 comments shows we all agree that " something is fishy" about the government in Bali at all levels. This is nothing new however.
Bali is just 1 travel experience that makes up your bucket of trips to do, Except for domestic and aussie, this is a 1 time trip. So social media can have an effect on future tourism if tourist really know what this island is all about.
The government has no interest in protecting its natural resources, at all. So many examples to highlight. Most of of the iconic beaches have been destroyed in the last 3 years from delevelopment and more will be destroyed. RICE fields are being destroyed by villas, built by foreigners for foreigners. Yet there is no control or sanctions. They, the government, does publicity stunts just to " flex muscles" but there are over 1000 villas built with no permits and on green zone. Not to mention local BnBs, waraoengs etc.
Can all the destruction bring back the natural beauty, yes in 20 years... some never.
It is 100% about $$, short term to caah in. How the island will look like in 10 20 30 years is none of their concern.
It is truely sad
Martin
Tuesday 22nd of July 2025
@Specialmoments, Agree with you. The changes of the last 30 years have ruined what was a friendly, simple charming place that you would seriously consider moving to and living like a local in their kampung or village or Denpasar, but not now. Most tourists and Aussies have no idea what it was like. It’s awful now. I only return because my partner is Indonesian, and will eventually leave Bali. I’m not unhappy about it.
Martin
Monday 21st of July 2025
Won’t hold my breath for some totally inappropriate large tourist hotel that will benefit some officials or gov layabouts. Not the way to win votes.
mario
Sunday 20th of July 2025
Bali is overestimated by international tourism, yes it does remind of ancient Indonesian old time, but nowadays is a distorted parroting of western-chinese culture, a toxic mix of american-tik tok east asian want to be in the crowd and tell people home "we have been there". But actually tourists are just dumb consumers, not seeing behind the fake scenery and the real struggle of some poor indonesian living in Bali as modern slaves. The systematic destruction of Dreamland, Sanur, Kuta, and pay-toll Uluwatu scams, is telling how couruption of even the lowest paid municipal tug who can bring trash trucks to the hill of Jimbaran and dump rubbish under the forest, and lurah-mafia cement sellers, scamming to build even more, after all, Bali is ruined behind repair.
Martin
Tuesday 22nd of July 2025
@mario, Very well put. I thought I was the only one who felt like this. Recently travelled to Jogja and it was a very enjoyable experience, to a point where I would consider missing Bali altogether in future. Bali is tacky, cheap but not, food is not great unlike Jogja, and it’s dirty and crowded with tacky tourists. No, I’m not a tourist, my partner is Indonesian but I wish she didn’t live and work in Bali.
Shorty
Tuesday 22nd of July 2025
@Exp,
There are opportunities for profitable investment. Do due diligence like you would anywhere else.
Exp
Monday 21st of July 2025
@mario, Honest foreigners "investing" in Bali need their heads examined. Criminal and corrupt foreigners on the other hand thrive among equals.