Ellen DeGeneres clashes with Cotswolds neighbors over flood risk renovations

Ellen DeGeneres is embroiled in a dispute with her neighbors over modifications to her £15 million estate in the Cotswolds, including a fence and a single-story extension. Accusations have surfaced claiming that these changes could increase flood risks and disturb nearby ancient Roman ruins, prompting local parish councillors to voice their concerns to planning enforcement officers. DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, moved to the UK in November 2024, reportedly influenced by the political landscape in the U.S. However, the couple's renovations have been labeled a 'technical breach' of local planning regulations. Parish council minutes indicate worries that debris could accumulate on the new fence, potentially obstructing water flow and exacerbating flooding risks. Despite the backlash, DeGeneres maintains that her estate has not been affected by recent flooding in the area.