Plans to restrict parking in three streets in the north east of the city have been approved despite objections that workers may struggle to park in the area.

Sheffield City Council’s Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee approved the Garter Street Experimental Traffic Order after listening to objections on April 15.

It was introduced on a 16 month trial and is designed to prevent obstructive parking which would allow HGVs access to local businesses.

Councillor Ben Miskell led the meeting and once the order was approved said: “We as a council are responding to business needs in an area.”

The traffic order impacts Garter Street, Carlisle Street and Petre Street in the North East of the City.

Gary Pritchard, Principal Engineer at the council, who presented the report, said: “Monitoring shows it has been working really well.”

He explained that it was introduced to stop obstructive commuter parking and there has been, “no significant displacement or negative impact”.

Five objections to the order were originally received with two maintaining their concern. One was withdrawn with an admission that the scheme was working well.

One objection was from Build 4 Growth, a construction company on Garter Street. Their man issue was the lack of alternative parking for staff since their employees tend to arrive later in the day.

Councillor Ian Horner said he recognised the need to extend the traffic order but also sympathised with the objections.

He said: “I see where they’re coming from.”

Mr Pritchard said: “Evidence shows restrictions are important and are necessary”. Blue badge parking in the area is also still available.”

Other benefits offered by the Order, according to Mr Pritchard, are safer junctions and improved traffic flows.

Jefferson Nwokeoma, who was also in favour of the order, recommended a review of traffic orders every six months to ensure they are still working correctly and benefitting the area.

After the Order was approved, Cllr Miskell said that Sheffield City Council was, “helping businesses grow”, and. “adopting any measures that might be needed to support their activity in their locality”.

Build 4 Growth was contacted for comment but did not respond.