We HATE our neighbour’s bright pink ‘real-life Barbie dreamhouse’… it’s ‘disgusting’ & makes our street a laughing stock
However, he did add: “But I just let her get on with it. As long as she doesn’t bother me it’s fine.”One of the most common neighbourly issues is excessive or unreasonable noise levels.




“It’s no harm, but I wouldn’t want to live next door to it. Only because if you wanted to sell your house. In the event of an emergency, such as if your neighbour physically attacks you, always call 999.June Harris, 62, has lived on the street for 42 years and has witnessed the doll Dreamhouse come to life.“You’ve got to have balls to do something like that, and she’s just being herself. I think it’s brilliant.”
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A Chelmsford Housing Association spokesperson said: “We want people to be happy living in their homes and we’re pleased that Jamie Lee and her family are enjoying living in theirs.””A lot of people came miles around just to have a look at The Pink House after it’s been on Facebook. She’s had run-ins with the neighbours on many occasions.”Despite the increased foot traffic to his road following the 2.2k Facebook shares, Phil Young, 71, was another who didn’t seem to mind the pink explosion.”Well some people do it seems – but not many I don’t think.
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The property has also attracted scathing criticism from some locals.For a range of issues, you could use a mediation service if raising the issue informally does not work, according to Gov.uk.
She said: “I love it. It’s good what she’s done, I don’t mind it. I always say each to their own, you know, they can do what they want – good luck to her.As a last resort you can take legal action through the courts.Your local council can step in if the dispute involves any activity that is a nuisance or could damage your health.“And I can’t see the pink house – not from where I am, so it doesn’t really bother me. I’m fine with it, I don’t mind.”Despite causing a pink stink with some street residents, the homeowner referred to by neighbours as “Barbie Girl” or “The Pink Lady”, has also received a wave of support for her creative commitment.“Love it or hate it, but no need for nasty comments. Some people are just sad and bitter – me on the other hand, I’m happy in my pink world.”“Yeh, it’s quite famous on the internet now – I’ve had worse neighbours.”If you have tried and failed to resolve your neighbourly issue by talking to your neighbour you can approach your local council.”She likes pink, too much in my opinion. It’s been there a couple of years now so I’ve got used to it now. It’s part of the road now.”The vibrant coloured property was advertised on a Facebook Council House Swap site which quickly racked up 7,600 likes and a slew of mixed comments.Homeowners do not usually need planning permission to paint their house a bright colour – but check with your local authority first.“Have you seen the colour of the car as well? Pink.”Resident and hospital volunteer Martin Ruck, 53, said: “Why friggin’ pink? Not many people like pink. One resident, who asked not to be named, blasted the house: “Horrible. Disgusting. Horrible. Totally ridiculous.He said: “Initially, when it was there – yuck! It’s pink. But I’ve rather got used to it now. She’s a nice lady.
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A TikTok by housinghorrors received 60.5k views within a week – which had a lot of comments praising her commitment, with many supporting the plastic fantastic pad.Barry Renwick added: “Oh Barbie. It’s a bit out of place isn’t it for around here?


