AIBU to ask if I can report my neighbour's bright blue house?

Reporting because the colour of a house is not to your taste. Good one, troll.

And ridiculousness is quite amusing.
It’s a wall painted blue, not a photorealistic mural of Donald Trump in fishnets and a thong.

That sounds more like an muti occupied grave, have he got low chains around the edges? I see a lot of these in my line of work, and I can't look at coloured gravel chips in gardens without thinking wonder who is buried there.😆

One person's offensive colour is another person's perfect choice.
It's subjective , the neighbours response was correct .
Perhaps plant some leafy green plants nearby to break up the blue, it could end up looking like a nice backdrop .

I suggest turning your sun lounger round to face the other way.

Because they can paint their house whatever colour they like.

And I think that blue is gorgeous, as it goes.

I actually love that. I'd never do it to my own house, but I'd love it if one of my neighbours was brave enough.

Report! Report! I'm going to report you for not being BEIGE!!

I do see why you’re frustrated if they are period properties and this is very not in keeping with that period or the overall neighbourhood. Equally it is their choice.

However I’m curious as to how much you’d really see it. I used to live in an Edwardian semi and really didn’t spend much time looking at next doors house even if I was down the garden. Can you add more greenery to your border, climbers on your house, and I feel sure it will still remain an oasis for you. Better blue paint than load noise.

Imagine being this much of a Hyacinth Bucket.

Hey OP - why don't you paint the back of your house swimming pool blue so she can look at it, and she could paint the back of her house beige in return so you can look at it?

THIS CANNOT BE REAL 😂

Can you attach a picture?

Brilliant 👍!

😂😂😂

There is a beautiful town in Tunisia called Sidi Bou Said where all houses and buildings are legally required to have white walls and specific blue accents for their doors, windows, and shutters, to preserve the town's famous architectural heritage and aesthetic.

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/guide-to-sidi-bou-said

YABVU and a CF.

At least it is not this, eh?

Can you plan some fast growing trees?

But those colours [dull to my mind] are the front of the houses aren't they? You still have your garden sanctuary that hasn't changed, just the neighbours wall.

I haven't read the thread so apologies if this has already been posted. This woman in South Kensington painted her house in red and white stripes allegedly to get back at the neighbours

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-41229433

I know - quite agree with you. Fancy being allowed to paint your house beige!

Yes people keep saying it because you are coming across so entitled and unreasonable. It is funny to read though!

My mam used to tell me you can pick your friends and you can pick your nose but you can't pick your friend's nose.

Think it's quite apt here.

You're getting a hard time because you deserve it. What you've written is mean-spirited, petty, selfish, snobbish, rude and clueless. I'm glad I don't live next door to you.

You're clearly setting yourself up to have a horrible adversarial relationship with your neighbours. Bad move.

This cannot be real. I'd tell you where to go if you insulted my paint choice then asked me to pay for a new fence.

I think she may be right that there's nothing you can do.

I wouldn't give a flying fluff if my neighbour stuck a 20 feet long model of the Starship Enterprise on the roof, and painted a starfield on the back. And I certainly wouldn't care if someone painted their house blue.

However, you're not happy @Katey83 so you are free to report it. (To the council.) Be prepared for a long-running war with your neighbour though, as if you do manage to get the council to tell them to repaint it in a basic colour, they will hate you forever.

Here's what I found on Google.
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In the UK, you generally do not need planning permission to paint the exterior of your house, as this usually falls under Permitted Development. However, painting it a bright or unusual colour comes with a few major caveats depending on your local area and property type.

Key Rules and Restrictions
Listed Buildings: If your home is listed, you almost certainly need Listed Building Consent from the council for any exterior painting, even if you are just re-painting it.

Conservation Areas and Designated Land: If you live in a Conservation Area, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), or a National Park, permitted development rights are often more restricted. In some of these areas, councils enforce an Article 4 Direction, which removes your automatic right to change the exterior colour without applying for planning permission.
Leasehold or Social Housing: If you are a tenant (e.g., in a council or housing association property) or own a leasehold, you must get written permission from your landlord or freeholder before altering the exterior.
Restrictive Covenants: Check your property deeds for any restrictive covenants that dictate acceptable exterior colours.

Next Steps & Local Checks
Before you pick up a paintbrush, it is highly recommended to double-check the specific rules for Eccleshall and your exact address.