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A lucky pair who emerged victorious in a £6 million mansion raffle will soon be handed the keys to their new home following the resolution of a dispute over planning. The house in question, Larkfields located in Blakeney, was the grand prize in a contest organized by Omaze. However, complications arose when it was revealed that certain amenities such as a swimming pool, tennis court, garage, and summer house were constructed without the necessary planning consent. The recurring planning conflict reached an end on Thursday as the North Norfolk District Council approved Omaze’s retroactive application for the unauthorized work.
Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, the fortunate winner of the luxury property, expressed immense joy upon hearing the news of her victory in the Omaze and Comic Relief raffle earlier this year. Originally hailing from south Wales, Ms. Curtis-Cresswell had been on the hunt for a rental accommodation for her family while residing at her in-laws’ residence. She shared intentions to sell off the property and purchase a home in Wales. The draw managed to raise over £4 million for Comic Relief, making it a successful fundraising venture.
During the council session, chairwoman of the Blakeney Parish Council, Rosemary Thew, voiced her stance that the planning application should be denied to uphold the importance of adhering to planning regulations. Despite her arguments, committee members ultimately voted by a ratio of 10 to 2 in favor of accepting the proposal. Thew highlighted discrepancies in the application’s alignment with planning policies concerning the preservation and enhancement of the conservation area, adherence to appropriate scale, and the minimization of light pollution. The case raised concerns due to the considerable enlargement of Larkfields from its original state.
Planning officers commented that while the swimming pool and summer house could have been legally constructed under permitted development rights, the tennis court and garage necessitated formal planning authorization. Despite the lack of consent for all four features, they were found to comply with local planning policies. Committee member Angie Fitch-Tillett acknowledged the reservations but emphasized that the development did not disrupt the landscape. The final decision to approve the application was made following thorough consideration and discretion
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