East Sussex · BN1, BN2, BN3
Ponds & Water Features in Brighton and Hove
A garden pond or water feature is a bespoke excavated or built water installation — ranging from a wildlife pond with planted margins to a formal fountain or cascading feature — designed and built to suit the site and the effect wanted.
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 ponds & water features
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 ponds & water features process
- 01
Design consultation
Discussing the type of feature wanted, its size, position and any wildlife or planting goals.
- 02
Excavation and construction
Excavating and lining or building the pond or feature to the agreed design.
- 03
Pumps, filtration and lighting
Installing any pump, filtration or lighting equipment required, connected to a suitable power supply.
- 04
Planting and finishing
Planting margins or aquatic plants where agreed, and finishing edges and surrounds.
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FAQs
Ponds & Water Features in Brighton and Hove: FAQs
Do you provide ponds & water features 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.
How much maintenance does a pond need?
A wildlife pond with balanced planting needs relatively little upkeep beyond seasonal tidying, while a formal pumped feature needs regular filter cleaning and occasional water treatment — we can advise on the right level of upkeep for the type of feature you choose.
Can you renovate an existing, overgrown or leaking pond?
Yes. Renovation work typically involves draining the pond, assessing and replacing the liner where needed, and re-establishing planting, and is priced individually depending on the pond's size and condition.
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.