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Go to the Planning Portal web site - http://www.planningportal.gov.uk - and speak to your local planning office.

I'm not a bricky and can't speak technically but... they could well be 2mm joints, I once watched a bricky lay rubbed lime mortar joints and he achieved consistent 1/16 inch bed joints to match existing - the bricks were laid in 3-4mm beds and rubbed to and fro to bed them down, fascinating...

Thanks for replying. Maybe I didn't word my query clearly enough.javascript:emoticon(':cry:') If I brush out the non drip paint to spread it evenly it turns thin any way, therefore I was wondering if there is any very good reason why I can't stir it to begin with and make the job easier...

What is going on here? If you haven't got the knowledge do this job employ somebody who has. An estate agent friend of mine tells me the biggest cause of altered/extended house sales falling through is non-acceptance of unsuitable/uncertified work.

To do serious drawing for local Authority approval and builders use you need professional software. Sketchup and the like are good for quick schemes and tinkering. Don't be mean, try TurboCad or AutoCad LT. Large hint; look at computer fairs

Speak to the local planning officers, after all they will have the final say. A planning officer once pointed out to a client of mine - if you demolish a building how can you replace it, there is nothing there to relace. Remember the green belt is there for a very good reason.

Speak to your architect, it's what you are paying him for. No architect? Doing it yourself? If you cannot visualise what the planners proposal will look like the use an architect.

I've recently used non drip paint (Crown Colourizer), when applied as suggested on the tin - liberally load brush and don't over brush - although it does not drip I get sags in the finish. If I stir the paint I get a consistency not far off normal drippy paint which brushes out much better and...