East Sussex · BN1, BN2, BN3
Lighting & Irrigation in Brighton and Hove
Garden lighting and irrigation covers low-voltage outdoor lighting installed to highlight planting, paths and seating areas, and automated irrigation systems that water beds, borders or lawns on a timed schedule — each designed around the specific garden.
In Brighton and Hove, that covers Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade. Brighton and Hove is known for its Regency architecture, extensive Victorian terraced housing, and later 20th-century development, all within a compact coastal city where many properties are in conservation areas and a significant number are listed.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Brighton and Hove for lighting & irrigation
Property styles in Brighton and Hove
Regency squares and terraces are concentrated around Brunswick, Kemp Town and the seafront, with dense Victorian terraced housing across much of the wider city, and later suburban housing further from the centre. Basement conversions, loft conversions and rear extensions are common project types on the terraced stock, subject to conservation area and party wall considerations.
Planning considerations
Brighton & Hove City Council is the local planning authority. The city has one of the highest concentrations of conservation areas of any local authority in the South East, and many properties are listed, particularly in the Regency squares. Basement work also requires careful consideration of structural and drainage issues in a dense urban setting.
How it works
Our lighting & irrigation process
- 01
Design consultation
Walking the garden to plan lighting positions or irrigation zones around planting, use and existing features.
- 02
Cabling or pipework
Running low-voltage cabling or irrigation pipework, typically buried or discreetly routed through planting.
- 03
Fittings and equipment installation
Fitting lights, sprinklers or drip lines, and installing the transformer, timer or controller.
- 04
Testing and setting up
Testing the system and setting timers or lighting scenes to suit how the garden is used.
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FAQs
Lighting & Irrigation in Brighton and Hove: FAQs
Do you provide lighting & irrigation across all of Brighton and Hove?
Yes, we cover the BN1, BN2 and BN3 postcode areas in full, including Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade.
Is low-voltage garden lighting safe to install outdoors?
Yes — low-voltage systems run through a transformer that steps mains power down to a safe outdoor voltage, which is why they're the standard approach for garden lighting rather than running mains-voltage cable to individual fittings.
Can irrigation be set up to water automatically while I'm away?
Yes. A timer or smart controller can run watering zones on a set schedule, and smart controllers can also adjust for rainfall or be controlled remotely, which is useful for holidays or busy periods.
Can I extend a listed Regency property in Brighton?
Alterations to listed buildings require listed building consent in addition to any planning permission, and the historic character of Regency terraces means proposals are considered carefully. We assess feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.