Monster truck spectaculars at Twickenham stadium could be approved by Richmond Council, despite opposition from neighbours concerned about noise.

SEPTEMBER: Monster trucks could become annual fixture at Twickenham Stadium despite noise objections

Council officers have recommended the proposals for the home of rugby to host a Monster Jam event next summer are approved by the council's planning committee on Wednesday night.

But residents hope to face down the proposals, claiming it would cause noise and disruption for Twickenham people.

Helen Suddaby, of Varsity Drive, said: "Cheering rugby fans is one thing, the revving and screeching these monster trucks create is quite another and is totally unacceptable.

"In addition they are planning the use of amplified sound in the 'static showcase' which is to be situated outside the stadium and will create even more noise.

"Additional noise will be created by the trucks travelling back and forth between this outside 'static showcase' and the stadium."

The plans, submitted by the RFU, would allow American live show production company Field Entertainment to host the event.

Gary Backler said: "Local businesses and residents suffer these disruptions increasingly frequently as the number and scale of events held at the stadium increases.

"Residents have suffered a particular battering from stadium-generated traffic generation, noise and disturbance throughout 2014 and 2015 during preparations for the Rugby World Cup."

On its website, Monster Jam describes itself as "the perfect sports and entertainment brand mixing racing, showmanship and the ultimate fan experience into one incredible, action packed live show".

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