A golf club has been forced to apologise after a road was “destroyed” by HGVs driving up and down it while its range was being expanded.

An “extremely contentious” plan to expand Wycombe Heights golf centre – which lies in green belt and AONB land in Rayners Avenue, Loudwater – was given the green light in 2016 despite councillors raising concerns that residents would be “living through a nightmare” during construction.

And last month, residents criticised the move saying Rayners Avenue “resembles a golf course” as a result of up to 60 HGVs driving up and down the road for the works.

Sarah Blunden, general manager at the club, apologised to residents who had been “inconvenienced” by the work, adding that the increased traffic involving soil delivery lorries is expected to finish in the next two to four weeks.

She said: “It is our understanding that Rayners Avenue will be resurfaced in the near future.

“Regarding the concerns raised about soil contamination, we can confirm that we have adhered to the sustainable land reuse guidelines set out by CL:AIRE.

“This means that only pure soil has been used in construction works and no contaminated materials have been imported.

“As a company policy, Burhill Group seeks to create the most sustainable environment on all its business assets and will review all available means of achieving the lowest long-term environmental impact.

“We acknowledge the concerns of the residents, who have been affected by the consented driving range scheme and hope that they can appreciate the improved facilities here at Wycombe Heights designed to benefit the local community for years to come.”