The skies above Elmbridge could be plagued with airplane noise if Heathrow is allowed to expand from two to four runways.

Residents in neighbouring Richmond are already accustomed to aircraft noise but new research said that Elmbridge and Kingston could be affected more if the plans went ahead.

New maps released by the 2M Group, an alliance of local authorities concerned about the environmental impact of Heathrow operations on their communities, shows how possible routes could affect Esher, Hinchley Wood, Thames Ditton, Molesey, Walton, Hersham, Cobham and Weybridge.

Councillor John O’Reilly, leader of Elmbridge Council, said: “I think there will be a lot of resistance. Elmbridge has a lovely quality of life.

“It would cause considerate concern as it would affect the quality of life for our residents.

“It would be of great concern to a lot of residents about the number of aircrafts in the skies.”

The 2M Group’s noise contour maps highlight the areas that could see an influx of planes in the skies using new flightpaths for the proposed third and fourth runways.

Esher, Cobham and Weybridge all fall under both the arriving and departing flightpath proposals.

People who live under the existing flightpaths in Putney and Barnes are awoken from 4.30am as the first arrivals approach the airport.

Councillor Ravi Govindia, a spokesman for the 2M campaign group and leader of Wandsworth Council, said: “Across London and the home counties a total of three million people would be living under its flightpaths. The price is far too high.

“Heathrow is in the worst position in the country for a major airport and the Government should focus the search for new runway sites on viable settings where the impacts are less severe.”

A Heathrow spokesman said: “We are currently examining a number of options, all of which result in significantly less noise for residents than the 2M Group’s scaremongering.

“We will submit our preferred options to the Airports Commission in the summer.

“We know aircraft noise can disturb people living under the flight path which is why we encourage airlines to fly only their quietest aircraft at Heathrow through higher charges for noisier aircraft.

“We also offer insulation to residents and are currently working with noise campaigners to give residents predictable respite from early morning noise.”