A public space protection order in upper Teesdale will remain in force following a local appeal.
Durham County Council was going to allow the order in the High Force area to expire, but officers said a significant number of local residents strongly supported keep it in place.
The order was put in place as covid restrictions were lifted when the area was flooded with visitors causing traffic blockages which prevented emergency services getting through and leaving litter-strewn areas.
The county council implemented four orders in the county and carried out a consultation after which it was decided to extend them until July 2028.
The move to extend it has been welcomed. County council representative for upper Teesdale Richard Bell said: “This is good news. I have been chasing up the renewal; the AONB, landowners, parish council and I were all in favour of it.
“It is helpful to counter any anti-social behaviour, but like all rules, it needs to be enforced.”
Cabinet member for rural communities and highways Cllr Tim McGuinness said: “We’d like to thank everyone who took the time to respond to this consultation and have their say on the orders.
“It is clear from the responses that our residents value the measures we have in place to tackle the issues that matter most to them.
“Although County Durham is a welcoming, friendly and safe place to live, work and visit, it is important that we do all we can to ensure it remains that way, and these orders are a very effective tool in tackling issues around anti-social behaviour.”
