"Omaze has confirmed it will cover any costs associated with regularising the property and continues to work with the council. A company spokesperson told Homebuilding & Renovating: "Omaze has taken every possible step to bring the issue to a swift resolution, including submitting a retrospective planning application to address the recommendations made by North Norfolk District Council. "We guarantee no house winner would ever have to incur any costs to remedy historical planning issues, and all house prizes are transferred with good and marketable title.""
"North Norfolk District Council had recommended approval for a retrospective planning application, but the matter has been called in for review by the council's Development Committee, scheduled for 16 October. Councillor Victoria Holliday, who filed the call-in, has expressed concerns over the removal of distinctive pine trees and the loss of a wildflower meadow. She described the developments as "out of keeping with the wild and unspoilt nature" of the coastal property, which sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty."
Vicky Curtis-Cresswell won a £6 million mansion named Larkfields in Blakeney, Norfolk through an Omaze and Comic Relief raffle in March. Nearly seven months later she has not received the keys because the property contains multiple unapproved features and was refused planning permission. North Norfolk District Council recommended approval for a retrospective application, but the matter has been called in for review by the council’s Development Committee on 16 October. Councillor Victoria Holliday raised concerns about removal of pine trees and loss of a wildflower meadow within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Omaze says it will cover costs and has submitted a retrospective application. Curtis-Cresswell's plans to sell and move remain on hold.
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