Mhairi Shaw Planning submitted an application to South Ayrshire Council on behalf of the club seeking permission to carry out a range of works ahead of the showpiece event.

The proposals include the upgrading of the existing temporary access to the 18th green and first tee build sites of Royal Troon via Craigend Road/South Beach Road and improvement of the existing greenkeepers’ track on Royal Troon’s 18th hole, in parallel to the line of the existing wall.

Other improvements include the access from Crosbie Road to the greenkeepers’ track on the old Craigend practice holes, and the upgrading of the existing temporary access to the 18th green and first tee build sites of Royal Troon via Craigend Road/South Beach Road.

Its design and access statement read: “The proposed development relates to a range of specific requirements regarding access routes during the build process for The Open and also for the event itself.

“In order to understand the overwhelming need for the proposed upgrade and improvement of existing access routes, it is worth highlighting the scale of on-site accommodation that is required.

“The Open will incorporate approximately 25,000 m2 of single, two and three storey marquee accommodation and in excess of 20 grandstands throughout the course, providing in the order of 15,000 seats.

“All such, accommodation will be constructed on site within four months.”

In approving the application, council papers stated: “It is not considered that the proposed development will adversely impact upon the greenbelt designation or on the natural heritage of the environment at the locale, and will indirectly contribute towards tourism in the area during the Open golf tournament.”

Next year’s Open Championship runs from Sunday, July 14.