The protective layer of stucco render should not be removed from a Victorian building to expose the bricks underneath. Similarly, original face brickwork should not be rendered and painted. This will rob it of its original colour and texture and destroy its period character. Repointing of brickwork joints (replacing lost mortar) is a better solution than rendering and/or painting.
The appropriate heritage colour schemes for buildings dating from Victorian, Edwardian, Interwar and Postwar periods can be viewed below. Please note, Council does not require you to paint your house in certain colours and these suggestions are to assist you only.