The provincial parliament of Bali has turned its attention to the The Mulia hotel in Benoa (Nusa Dua district). Lawmakers want to determine whether the establishment violates coastal zone and building parameters.
The most visible concern is the stone construction by the ocean, known as the breakwater. Lawmakers are discussing on what grounds it was established in the coastal protection zone, who approved such work, and whether the hotel's infrastructure is turning the shore into a semi-private area. The beach is not private property, even if there's a five-star hotel nearby.
The second issue is the height of the buildings. The limit is calculated from the 'zero point' (from the ground): 15 meters, which is four floors, plus about three meters for the roof. The commission states they see five levels at the site and particularly emphasizes that 'terracing' should not be an excuse to effectively gain an extra floor.
Lawmakers suspect the hotel might have taken advantage of the elevation changes to effectively get an additional level, remaining in a contentious 'grey zone' regarding height regulations. They promise an onsite reevaluation and comparison with documents.
Hotel representatives insist that their documents are in order and that access to the beach is not restricted. Lawmakers respond that if structures and parameters do not comply with zoning and coastal protection regulations, they will need to be rectified.
Sources: Antara Bali; detikBali.
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