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| Unifying Land, Sea, and Sky: Indonesian Government Pushes for Fully Integrated Spatial Planning. |
Jakarta — The Indonesian government is taking major steps to integrate spatial planning across land, sea, air, and subsurface areas. This ambitious move aims to create a more unified, efficient, and adaptive spatial policy that supports sustainable development across the nation.
Director General of Spatial Planning at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), Suyus Windayana, emphasized the urgency of speeding up this integration.
“We need to accelerate the integration of land and marine spatial planning so that we can realize a unified and comprehensive spatial planning policy,” Suyus said during a dissemination event held by the Regional Legislative Affairs Agency (BULD) of the Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) at the Nusantara V Building, Senayan Parliament Complex, on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Progress on Regional and Local Spatial Plans
To make this vision a reality, the government has prepared Regional Spatial Plans (RTRW) for all 34 provinces, and they’ve already been formalized into local regulations. Meanwhile, spatial planning for four newly formed autonomous regions is still underway.
In addition, a total of 652 Detailed Spatial Plans (RDTR) have been drafted. Out of those, 367 have already been regulated through local government decrees and are fully integrated into the Online Single Submission (OSS) system. This integration allows business permits related to spatial use—known as Spatial Use Suitability (KKPR)—to be issued in just one day.
Spatial Planning as a Key Pillar of Economic Growth
This dissemination event was part of a broader evaluation of how Law Number 11 of 2020 on Job Creation has been implemented, especially regarding regional spatial planning regulations. The event was based on DPD RI Decision Number 53/DPDRI/V/2020-2021.
DPD RI Chairman Sultan B. Najamudin highlighted that a strong and flexible spatial planning framework is essential for successful national economic development.
“With the Job Creation Law, we now adopt a risk-based approach to permitting. However, we must balance deregulation with strict supervision to avoid negative impacts,” Sultan explained.
Harmony Between National and Local Regulations
Also speaking at the event, BULD DPD RI Chairman Stefanus B.A.N. Liow stressed the importance of regulatory harmony between the central and regional governments. According to him, local regulations must align with national policies, but at the same time, national laws must be flexible enough to reflect the unique needs of each region.
The event was attended by governors from across Indonesia, representatives from various ministries and agencies, and associations such as APPSI, APKASI, APEKSI, as well as legislative representatives from provincial, district, and city-level councils.
Why This Matters to You
Spatial planning might sound technical, but it directly affects how we live, work, and do business. Whether it’s urban development, access to coastal areas, or how fast you can get a building permit, all of it relies on how well space is planned and managed.
With integrated and digitalized planning systems, investments can flow more smoothly, infrastructure can be built more efficiently, and everyday citizens benefit from better-organized and more livable spaces.
Indonesia is on a transformative path to reshape how its land, sea, air, and underground spaces are managed. With strong collaboration between the central and local governments, integrated digital systems, and a forward-thinking legal framework, the country is setting the foundation for a smarter and more sustainable future.
When space is well-planned, life becomes better for everyone.