BANDUNG - Deputy Chairman of the West Java Provincial DPRD, Iwan Suryawan, emphasized full support for the policy of the West Java Provincial Government to temporarily stop issuing permits for housing development in the Greater Bandung area. According to him, this step is a strategic and urgent decision to reduce the risk of disasters that continue to increase.
Iwan assessed the policy contained in the Circular Letter of the Governor of West Java Number 177/PUR.06.02.03/DISPERKIM as a form of the government's commitment to public safety and environmental sustainability.
He said that so far, uncontrolled land use had exacerbated the potential for flooding and landslides in the Greater Bandung area.
"This is not just an administrative policy. The termination of housing permits is a rescue measure. If development continues to be forced without taking into account the carrying capacity of the environment, then the disaster is only a matter of time," said Iwan, Sunday, December 15.
The PKS politician emphasized that the increasing hydrometeorological disasters should be a serious warning for all regional governments in Greater Bandung. He asked that the momentum of stopping this permit be used to conduct a thorough evaluation of the spatial planning plan.
According to Iwan, the arrangement of spaces that are not based on disaster risk studies will continue to produce new problems. Therefore, he encourages every local government to immediately adjust the RTRW to be in line with the environmental conditions and characteristics of their respective regions.
"This temporary suspension gives space for the region to improve. The local government must ensure that every development plan is truly safe, sustainable, and does not sacrifice the safety of residents," he said.
Iwan also highlighted the importance of strict supervision of ongoing housing development. He reminded that there was no tolerance for violations, both regarding land allocation and technical aspects of buildings.
"Supervision must be strengthened. Do not let there be development in disaster-prone areas or those who ignore technical provisions. If you violate, you must be dealt with firmly," he said.
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In addition, Iwan emphasized the obligation of environmental restoration for developers who have caused damage. Efforts to green and plant protective trees, he said, are an important part of long-term disaster mitigation that should not be ignored.
He hopes that this policy of stopping housing permits will be a turning point in changing the direction of development in Greater Bandung. "In the future, development must prioritize safety and sustainability. Economic growth should not be paid for by damaging the environment and increasing the risk of disasters," concluded Iwan Suryawan.
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