Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly won their latest battle with the neighbors over their $5.35 million Ohio mansion. However, judging by what some neighbors said at a recent meeting, there won’t be much of a welcoming committee when the couple eventually moves in.
On Tuesday, the Architectural Review Board in Bratenahl, Ohio, unanimously approved revised landscaping plans for the couple’s lakefront property despite objections from several residents.
Swift and Kelce purchased the eight-bedroom, 11-bathroom mansion in March. Neighbors previously complained about Swift and Kelce’s plans for the Ohio mansion. At one village planning meeting, a handful of the couple’s neighbors complained about them, with one describing their presence as a “tremendous blow” to the neighborhood.
At the latest meeting, some neighbors said they worry about losing their views of Lake Erie. Others are concerned about local wildlife, trees, and even a century-old sewer line. One resident even mentioned the possibility of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce divorcing.
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Neighbors Aren’t Happy About Their Mansion Plans
According to Page Six, approximately 35 people attended Tuesday’s meeting to discuss the couple’s proposed landscaping changes.
The plans include 10-foot shrubs designed to provide additional privacy around the property, along with updated brickwork. The couple had already received approval in September for a six-foot privacy fence.
Resident Lucy Weller expressed concerns about how the landscaping could affect wildlife, arguing that native plants would provide better habitats for animals. Meanwhile, FOX 8 Cleveland reported that another neighbor, Mark Orel, wasn’t particularly impressed with the entire project.
“To be perfectly honest, I think it is stupid,” Orel said, adding that the mansion will probably be sold in seven to 10 years following a divorce. That comment reportedly drew boos from several people attending the meeting.
“Well, statistically speaking,” he clarified.
Not Everyone Is Upset About Swift And Kelce Moving Into The Neighborhood
Despite the many complaints, several residents defended the famous couple and their mansion plans.
“We should feel privileged that these people chose this location for their residence,” neighbor Vasiliki Diamantis told FOX 8.
Another resident, Bill Masters, probably wisely, suggested that angering Taylor Swift’s fans and Kansas City Chiefs supporters might not be the smartest idea.
Security and privacy are a major concern for Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce reportedly bought a house in a gated neighborhood outside Kansas City in 2023 after his previous home became a “mini tourist attraction” due to the influx of fans following Swift’s visit. Unfortunately, he received so many unsolicited packages that he had to ask the post office to stop delivering mail to his home.
In 2025, police apprehended a man after he tried to serve Taylor Swift legal papers in the middle of the night at Travis Kelce’s home. Unfortunately, his timing wasn’t great, as she was in the midst of trying to get a restraining order against a dangerous stalker who had reportedly gone missing.
Additionally, Travis Kelce’s house was broken into in 2024. That same year, Travis Kelce attended a Morgan Wallen concert at Arrowhead Stadium and walked out with the country music icon to open his set. However, the event had to be postponed after a man threatened to shoot him and his Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes.