A £6m mansion raffled off by Omaze in a high-profile link-up with Comic Relief is due to be examined by councillors amid fresh concerns about planning breaches.The dream home, which raised millions of pounds for the BBC charity with backing from stars including Davina McCall, Lenny Henry and Rylan Clark, was won by a former Miss Wales in March.But she is yet to receive the keys after discrepancies between the approved development and what had been built emerged before the sweepstake closed.These included a single storey extension, garage, summerhouse, swimming pool and tennis court that were added without permission at the sumptuous three-bedroom property in Blakeney, Norfolk.North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) had recommended a retrospective planning application be approved but the matter has now been called in to be checked over by councillors.The extra scrutiny follows concerns raised by Conservative member Victoria Holliday who believes a ‘distinctive group’ of pine trees were felled to make way for the pool and a wildflower meadow torn up where the tennis court now stands.The changes were ‘out of keeping with the wild and unspoilt nature’ of the coastal property, she said.The seaside village is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which adds to the strict controls on development. £6 million Larkfields in Blakeney, Norfolk, is at the centre of a planning wrangle after a council said it had not followed approved plans. The house raised £4.1 million for the BBC's Comic ReliefBlakeney Parish Council has previously objected to the unapproved parts of the property as they breached planning policies intended to ‘safeguard the character of the countryside’.And a neighbour submitted a formal objection, arguing ‘too many developers take a very cavalier attitude to planning permissions and systematically rely on retrospectives to get their own way’.NNDC’s development committee – which Blakeney councillor Ms Holliday sits on – will now consider the matter on October 16 after she filed the call-in papers.The mansion, called Larkfields, is designed in the style of the exclusive homes found in The Hamptons area of Long Island.The council launched a probe in February – a month before Red Nose Day - after an eagle-eyed member of the public spotted potential issues with the property, which was built in 2020.Plans to announce the raffle winner live during Comic Relief coverage were shelved as a result.Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, who won the property with one of the £10 tickets, has revealed she wants to sell the mansion – although the planning breaches have delayed her plans and threaten to affect its value.When she won, she was looking for a rental home while living with her husband Dale, 41, and young daughter at her in-laws’ three-bedroom house in Wales. Former Miss Wales finalist Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, who scooped the house, pictured at the glamorous 2008 competition Ms Curtis-Cresswell and husband Dale, 41, won the house after spending just £10 on a ticket for the Omaze prize drawSpeaking at the time, the 2008 Miss Wales entrant said: ‘It’s crazy. One week, we’re worrying about our old car breaking down, the next thing we’ve got a £6 million house.’A £250,000 cash prize came with the 5,000 sq ft house, which has access to a secluded pontoon and has £165,000 worth of furnishings.Letting agents estimates it could be rented out for £5,500 per month.NNDC concluded earlier this year that the property had ‘not been completed in accordance with the approved plans’ after an investigation which included a visit from officers.Jamie Minors, managing director of local estate agents Minors and Brady, said then: ‘This will massively affect the chance of sale, as some people will be put off and will not want to buy it. It could also affect the value.‘Selling it will definitely be more difficult and challenging, as solicitors will definitely advise against it.’However, he added the high-end property market also attracted wealthy people who would ‘try and find a way to resolve any problem’.Omaze has asked North Norfolk District Council if it can keep the single-storey extension to the eastern wing, the four-bay garage, summerhouse, tennis court with ‘associated enclosure and landscaping’ and outdoor swimming pool. Sun loungers by the outdoor pool - one of the features that could have to be demolished - give a view over spectacular scenery by the north Norfolk coastline. There are concerns the pool was built over a wildflower meadow The tennis court and nearby landscaping is also under threat as there was no permission for it to be built and there are claims a 'distinctive group' of pine trees were cut down to make way for it The kitchen at the imposing house, which was built in the style of architecture found in Cape Cod and the Hamptons, boasts integrated appliances, a US-style fridge and an island with seating for four people The light and airy house has three bedrooms and a number of reception rooms in one of the most sought-after parts of Norfolk Dining al fresco - but the views could change if features including the pool, tennis court and single-storey extension on the east wing have to be removedAll of these could end up being razed to the ground if councillors refuse permission – although the firm could appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.The for-profit company, which was founded in the US, buys luxury properties for prize draws and gives at least 17 per cent of proceeds to charities. Larkfields raised more than £4.1 million for Comic Relief.A spokesman said: 'Omaze has been working closely with North Norfolk District Council and is making every effort to resolve this matter as swiftly and efficiently as possible. 'The planning committee has deferred its decision until October 16th in order to review the case officer's approval of the planning application. 'Omaze reiterates its guarantee that no house winner would ever have to incur any costs whatsoever to remedy any historical planning issue. The winner has already received their cash prize and continues to be updated as this process progresses. 'As with all its properties, Omaze takes all appropriate measures to ensure every home is transferred with good and marketable title.'A council spokesman said: 'North Norfolk District Council’s development committee will consider a recommendation to approve retrospective planning permission for Larkfields at its meeting on October 16.'
The £6m Omaze planning war: Miss Wales finalist STILL doesn't have key
Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, who won the property with one of the £10 tickets, has revealed she wants to sell the mansion - although the planning breaches have delayed her plans.






