A £6 million mansion won in an Omaze raffle for Comic Relief is under scrutiny by local authorities in Norfolk due to planning breaches. The winner, a former Miss Wales, is facing delays in taking possession of the property due to unauthorized additions, including a swimming pool and tennis court. The council is now reviewing the situation, raising questions about the impact on the property's value and the challenges of adhering to planning regulations in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
A luxurious £6 million mansion in Blakeney , Norfolk, which was raffled off by Omaze in collaboration with Comic Relief , is facing scrutiny from local councillors due to alleged planning breach es. The property, known as Larkfields, raised a significant £4.1 million for the BBC charity and was promoted by celebrities such as Davina McCall, Lenny Henry, and Rylan Clark.
The winner, former Miss Wales contestant Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, has yet to take possession of the keys, as discrepancies between the approved development plans and the completed construction have emerged. These unauthorized additions include a single-story extension, a garage, a summerhouse, a swimming pool, and a tennis court, raising concerns about adherence to planning regulations in the coastal area.\The North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) initially recommended approval of a retrospective planning application. However, following concerns raised by Councillor Victoria Holliday, the matter has been called in for review by the full council. Councillor Holliday's concerns focus on the removal of a 'distinctive group' of pine trees to make way for the swimming pool and the destruction of a wildflower meadow to accommodate the tennis court. Such alterations, she argues, are not in keeping with the 'wild and unspoilt nature' of the property, which is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Blakeney Parish Council and a neighboring resident have also raised objections, citing violations of planning policies designed to protect the countryside's character. The council's development committee, which includes Councillor Holliday, will now assess the situation on October 16.\The investigation commenced in February, a month before the Red Nose Day fundraising event. A vigilant member of the public first brought the potential planning issues to the council's attention. This led to the shelving of plans to announce the raffle winner live during the Comic Relief broadcast. Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, who purchased a £10 ticket, won the property and a £250,000 cash prize. The house, featuring a secluded pontoon and £165,000 worth of furnishings, is valued at 5,000 sq ft and could potentially rent for £5,500 per month. NNDC's investigation confirmed the property's non-compliance with approved plans, which has already impacted Curtis-Cresswell's plans to sell the mansion, and could potentially reduce its value. Estate agents have suggested that resolving these planning issues will be complex, especially considering the strict guidelines within the AONB, potentially making a sale challenging. Omaze has requested permission from the council to retain the unapproved features. The case illustrates the complexities that winners of luxury properties may face, even in the instance of well meaning charity events
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