Residents in north and west London are among those likely to see rising noise levels if the planned extension of Heathrow goes ahead, a group of local authorities has warned.

Local authority organisation, the 2M Group, published the likely flight paths to and from Heathrow if a third runway gets the go-ahead this spring.

The so-called noise maps by the 2M Group, named after the two million residents around the west London airport, revealed that Kensington, Chelsea and Hammersmith would be affected.

Burnham, Farnham Common and Stoke Poges in South Buckinghamshire would also see a massive increase in noise pollution.

"The third runway will shatter the peace of the small towns and villages of the South Bucks countryside," said South Buckinghamshire council leader Peter Hardy.

"When people realise just how badly they will be affected, there will be an outcry."

Wandsworth council leader Edward Lister added: "The loss of runway alternation would be felt particularly keenly in south and west London.

"At least under the current system you know you will get a break from the noise. If the government gets its way there will be no respite during the day."

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Author:  Joanne McCabe

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