Omaze house winners to get keys as planning row ends
Summary
A couple won a £6 million mansion in a prize draw organized by Omaze, but parts of the property were built without planning permission. The North Norfolk District Council has now approved a retrospective application, allowing the couple to receive the keys. The couple plans to sell the mansion and move back to Wales.Key Facts
- A £6 million mansion in Blakeney was won in a raffle by Omaze.
- Some parts of the mansion, like a swimming pool and tennis court, were built without planning permission.
- North Norfolk District Council approved the retrospective application, resolving planning issues.
- The raffle raised more than £4 million for Comic Relief.
- The winning couple, Vicky Curtis-Cresswell and her husband, plan to sell the mansion and move to Wales.
- Some council members expressed concern about adherence to planning policies.
- The planning committee voted 10 to 2 in favor of approving the application.
- Omaze is working to finalize the legal transfer of the property to the winners.
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