A man living near Falmouth University has said his quiet residential area will "look like a petrol filling station" following the installation of two new signs at the campus entrance.

The university received planning permission for the eight foot high "gateway obelisks" - made of black metal with illuminated cutaways - at the same time as the controversial concrete Falmouth sign which sits opposite it's Woodlane entrance, and installation work was carried out at the start of this week.

They are intended to provide a gateway to the campus, along with the concrete sign and a planned raised road crossing, but Charles Nixon of Woodlane Crescent has raised concerns that they will add unnecessary light pollution to the area.

He said: "They are just so out of place: it's the crescent, there's not even a street light out there.

"It's going to look like a petrol filling station.

"They are free-standing, about 10 to 15 feet tall, they are just offensive."

Ken Johnson, director of estates at Falmouth University, said: “The signs have all necessary council approvals (planning and highways) and are an integral part of our improvements to the entrance to Falmouth Campus in Woodlane.

"They are also designed to give advance warning of the university entrance to encourage drivers to slow down and watch out for pedestrians whether students, school children or residents.

"The signs will be illuminated at night and controlled by timer switches.”

Candy Atherton, Falmouth Town and Cornwall Councillor, said: "We have to make sure it's appropriate for the area."