Ellen DeGeneres clashes with neighbors over $18M Cotswolds home's extension as it increases 'flood risk'

ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM: Ellen DeGeneres is reportedly facing issues with her neighbors in the Cotswolds region after making changes to her multimillion-dollar property.

The former talk show host, 67, moved to England with her wife, Portia de Rossi, in November 2024, purchasing a farmhouse for $18 million—$3 million over the asking price.

Parish Councillors concerned over Roman remains affected by Ellen DeGenere's home 

Since settling in the UK, Ellen DeGeneres has recently drawn criticism over an extension at the home, with residents raising concerns about its impact on the area.

Some have claimed the construction of her single-story and garden landscaping was a "technical breach" that could increase flood risk, according to the Daily Mail. 

Three Parish Councillors have also highlighted concerns that the extension could disturb Roman remains which forced them to contact local planning enforcement officers.

Ellen DeGeneres' Cotswolds home extension increases 'flood risk'

Now, the local parish council has allegedly received several objections from residents who are speaking out against the comedian’s home.

"The onus is on the owner to report any historic remains uncovered," Parish Council documents read.

The residents have also expressed concerns that the hedge and wire fence could "increase flood risk in the village" as trash could be "caught on the fence", thereby "limiting flow across the field."

Ellen DeGeneres' extension work was completed 'to a high standard'

However, a spokesperson for West Oxfordshire District Council said the Roman remains are more than 200 yards from their property and that the work was “completed to a high standard.” 

“The works at the property involved a single-storey extension and garden landscaping. Although the extension technically breached permitted development rights, it was considered acceptable in planning terms,” a spokesperson for the council told the New York Post.

The council further stated that the works "were completed to a high standard" with no impact on the surroundings and other amenities.

According to the publication, they said further enforcement action was deemed unnecessary  and the "case has been closed.”

Commenting on the Roman remains at Akeman Street, the council said the "site is more than 200 meters away from the Roman road, and no interference was identified."