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The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Beauty queen who won luxury £6m mansion in £10 Omaze raffle is DENIED keys amid planning dispute
A UK beauty queen has been denied the keys to her own £6m home following an anonymous complaint about its design. Former 7 Vicky Curtis-Cresswell was in the Miss Wales 2008 Final in Cardiff Credit: SWNS 7 Her new luxury home won through Omaze is located in Larkfields in Norfolk Credit: Omaze/SWNS 7 It's swimming pool and tennis court were key in promoting the draw for the property Credit: Omaze/SWNS 7 Ms Curtis-Cresswell scooped the Omaze Million Pound House for £10 Credit: SWNS The house, however, has been under investigation after a member of public raised concerns in March about the design approvals of the home. Ms Curtis-Cresswell, originally from south Wales, described the "pure joy" she felt after winning the property in Blakeney, Norfolk. She entered the Miss Wales competition in 2008, where she became a finalist and also won Most Driven Contestant. But after winning the £10 Omaze raffle draw, Ms Curtis-Creswell said: "Our lives changed forever and we became multi-millionaires. "It's crazy, one week, we're worrying about our old car breaking down, the next thing we've got a £6 million house." She had been living at her in-laws' home and was hoping to find a property for her family. The mansion was the most expensive that has been given away in a UK prize draw, as the competition raised £4m for BBC's Comic Relief. It was modelled on the luxurious seaside villas of Long Island's Hamptons, with a tennis court and swimming pool. Most read in Money These features, however, are reported to not have planning permission, with the property also appearing to have been built larger than permitted according planning documents and photographs inspected. Omaze say these issues were not revealed during checks and surveys by the fundraising firm before the property was purchased. Win this coastal house in Cornwall with Omaze They added: 'Omaze continues to work with North Norfolk District Council in relation to recommendations made regarding the property in Norfolk. "Omaze has submitted a pre-application to the council and is submitting a retrospective planning application. 'Omaze reiterates that it guarantees no house winner would ever have to incur any costs whatsoever to remedy any historical planning issue. "Omaze further guarantees that all house prizes are transferred to winners with good and marketable title." North Norfolk District Council who are investigating the planning breaches of the home, which may have to face enforcement action and even rebuilding. A spokesperson for the council said: "We are waiting for an application to be submitted by the owners to try and regularise the current breaches of planning control. "We are expecting an application to be submitted by the end of this month." Ms Curtis-Cresswell has revealed she plans to sell the luxury mansion to instead buy a house in Wales for her family. Managing director of local estate agents Minors and Brady, Jamie Minors, has however said the planning problems are likely to significantly impact the property's chance of sale, as well as value. He said: "Selling it will definitely be more difficult and challenging, as solicitors will definitely advise against it." Read more on the Irish Sun If rented out, the property could earn around £5,500 per month, but Ms Curtis-Cresswell has said: "I think we'll sell it to release the money and buy another amazing house somewhere in Wales." The 5,000 square-foot home came with a £250,000 cash prize, along with its summer house, all-weather AstroTruf tennis court, secluded pontoon, and £165,000 worth of furnishing. What to Do If You Disagree with the Council's Planning Decision Disputes over planning applications can be stressful, but there are steps you can take to challenge or resolve the situation: Understand the Reasons : Carefully review the council's decision and the specific reasons for refusal or enforcement. This will help you identify areas to address. Seek Professional Advice : Consult a planning consultant or solicitor with expertise in planning law. They can offer tailored advice and represent your case if necessary. Submit an Appeal : If you believe the decision is unfair, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. Be prepared to provide evidence and technical details to support your case. Explore Compromise : Engage with the council to see if a compromise can be reached. Adjusting aspects of the development, such as materials or design, may lead to an acceptable solution. Engage the Community : Support from neighbours and local residents can strengthen your position. A petition or letters of support may highlight the development's benefits. Act Promptly : There are strict time limits for appeals and responses to enforcement notices. Ensure you act within the specified deadlines to avoid further complications. Remember, while it can be frustrating, maintaining a constructive dialogue with the council is often the best way to find a resolution. 7 Ms Curtis-Cresswell, currently lives with her husband, Dale, 41, and young daughter Credit: Mark Field Photography/Omaze/SWNS 7 The home was built in the style of architecture found in Cape Cod and the Hamptons Credit: Omaze/SWNS 7 Her new home comes with a wrap-around balcony offering panoramic views of the North Norfolk Coast Credit: SWNS
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Beauty queen who won luxury £6m mansion in £10 Omaze raffle is DENIED keys as neighbour sparks bitter planning row
She may now sell it HOUSE THAT Beauty queen who won luxury £6m mansion in £10 Omaze raffle is DENIED keys as neighbour sparks bitter planning row Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A UK beauty queen has been denied the keys to her own £6m home following an anonymous complaint about its design. Former Miss Wales finalist, Vicky Curtis-Crewell, 38, won the luxury mansion in February when she was drawn from a £10 Omaze and Comic Relief raffle. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Vicky Curtis-Cresswell was in the Miss Wales 2008 Final in Cardiff Credit: SWNS 7 Her new luxury home won through Omaze is located in Larkfields in Norfolk Credit: Omaze/SWNS 7 It's swimming pool and tennis court were key in promoting the draw for the property Credit: Omaze/SWNS 7 Ms Curtis-Cresswell scooped the Omaze Million Pound House for £10 Credit: SWNS The house, however, has been under investigation after a member of public raised concerns in March about the design approvals of the home. Ms Curtis-Cresswell, originally from south Wales, described the "pure joy" she felt after winning the property in Blakeney, Norfolk. She entered the Miss Wales competition in 2008, where she became a finalist and also won Most Driven Contestant. But after winning the £10 Omaze raffle draw, Ms Curtis-Creswell said: "Our lives changed forever and we became multi-millionaires. "It's crazy, one week, we're worrying about our old car breaking down, the next thing we've got a £6 million house." She had been living at her in-laws' home and was hoping to find a property for her family. The mansion was the most expensive that has been given away in a UK prize draw, as the competition raised £4m for BBC's Comic Relief. It was modelled on the luxurious seaside villas of Long Island's Hamptons, with a tennis court and swimming pool. These features, however, are reported to not have planning permission, with the property also appearing to have been built larger than permitted according planning documents and photographs inspected. Omaze say these issues were not revealed during checks and surveys by the fundraising firm before the property was purchased. Win this coastal house in Cornwall with Omaze They added: 'Omaze continues to work with North Norfolk District Council in relation to recommendations made regarding the property in Norfolk. "Omaze has submitted a pre-application to the council and is submitting a retrospective planning application. 'Omaze reiterates that it guarantees no house winner would ever have to incur any costs whatsoever to remedy any historical planning issue. "Omaze further guarantees that all house prizes are transferred to winners with good and marketable title." North Norfolk District Council who are investigating the planning breaches of the home, which may have to face enforcement action and even rebuilding. A spokesperson for the council said: "We are waiting for an application to be submitted by the owners to try and regularise the current breaches of planning control. "We are expecting an application to be submitted by the end of this month." Ms Curtis-Cresswell has revealed she plans to sell the luxury mansion to instead buy a house in Wales for her family. Managing director of local estate agents Minors and Brady, Jamie Minors, has however said the planning problems are likely to significantly impact the property's chance of sale, as well as value. He said: "Selling it will definitely be more difficult and challenging, as solicitors will definitely advise against it." If rented out, the property could earn around £5,500 per month, but Ms Curtis-Cresswell has said: "I think we'll sell it to release the money and buy another amazing house somewhere in Wales." The 5,000 square-foot home came with a £250,000 cash prize, along with its summer house, all-weather AstroTruf tennis court, secluded pontoon, and £165,000 worth of furnishing. 7 Ms Curtis-Cresswell, currently lives with her husband, Dale, 41, and young daughter Credit: Mark Field Photography/Omaze/SWNS 7 The home was built in the style of architecture found in Cape Cod and the Hamptons Credit: Omaze/SWNS
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Beauty queen who won luxury £6m mansion in £10 Omaze raffle is DENIED keys as neighbour sparks bitter planning row
A UK beauty queen has been denied the keys to her own £6m home following an anonymous complaint about its design. Former Miss Wales finalist, Vicky Curtis-Crewell, 38, won the luxury mansion in February when she was drawn from a £10 Omaze and Comic Relief raffle. 7 7 7 7 The house, however, has been under investigation after a member of public raised concerns in March about the design approvals of the home. Ms Curtis-Cresswell, originally from south Wales, described the "pure joy" she felt after winning the property in Blakeney, Norfolk. She entered the Miss Wales competition in 2008, where she became a finalist and also won Most Driven Contestant. But after winning the £10 Omaze raffle draw, Ms Curtis-Creswell said: "Our lives changed forever and we became multi-millionaires. "It's crazy, one week, we're worrying about our old car breaking down, the next thing we've got a £6 million house." She had been living at her in-laws' home and was hoping to find a property for her family. The mansion was the most expensive that has been given away in a UK prize draw, as the competition raised £4m for BBC's Comic Relief. It was modelled on the luxurious seaside villas of Long Island's Hamptons, with a tennis court and swimming pool. These features, however, are reported to not have planning permission, with the property also appearing to have been built larger than permitted according planning documents and photographs inspected. Omaze say these issues were not revealed during checks and surveys by the fundraising firm before the property was purchased. They added: 'Omaze continues to work with North Norfolk District Council in relation to recommendations made regarding the property in Norfolk. "Omaze has submitted a pre-application to the council and is submitting a retrospective planning application. 'Omaze reiterates that it guarantees no house winner would ever have to incur any costs whatsoever to remedy any historical planning issue. "Omaze further guarantees that all house prizes are transferred to winners with good and marketable title." North Norfolk District Council who are investigating the planning breaches of the home, which may have to face enforcement action and even rebuilding. A spokesperson for the council said: "We are waiting for an application to be submitted by the owners to try and regularise the current breaches of planning control. "We are expecting an application to be submitted by the end of this month." Ms Curtis-Cresswell has revealed she plans to sell the luxury mansion to instead buy a house in Wales for her family. Managing director of local estate agents Minors and Brady, Jamie Minors, has however said the planning problems are likely to significantly impact the property's chance of sale, as well as value. He said: "Selling it will definitely be more difficult and challenging, as solicitors will definitely advise against it." If rented out, the property could earn around £5,500 per month, but Ms Curtis-Cresswell has said: "I think we'll sell it to release the money and buy another amazing house somewhere in Wales." The 5,000 square-foot home came with a £250,000 cash prize, along with its summer house, all-weather AstroTruf tennis court, secluded pontoon, and £165,000 worth of furnishing. 7 7 7
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Miss Wales finalist who won £6m Omaze house still waiting to move in three months later
The winner of a £6m home is still waiting to receive their keys after an anonymous complaint has sparked a planning dispute. Vicky Curtis-Cresswell from south Wales, won the luxury house in Blakeney, Norfolk, in an Omaze and Comic Relief raffle in March, which raised more than £4m for the charity. The former Miss Wales finalist said at the time that she plans to sell the house and buy a property in Wales. But North Norfolk District Council has started an investigation into the home after an anonymous member of the public raised their concerns that it had not been built to the approved designs. Omaze has said it did submit a pre-application for the house and is now also submitting a retrospective planning application for the property. But while the dispute is ongoing, Ms Curtis-Cresswell is unable to access her prize. However, there is a possibility the plans could be refused by the authority, meaning it could take enforcement action and force the company to make changes. The planning documents appear to show the house was built larger than permitted, the BBC reported. It added that a tennis court and swimming pool built at the property do not appear to have planning permission Omaze said the planning discrepancies were not revealed during checks and surveys of the property before it was purchased. An Omaze spokesperson said: 'Omaze continues to work with North Norfolk District Council in relation to recommendations made regarding the property in Norfolk. Omaze has submitted a pre-application to the council and is submitting a retrospective planning application. 'Omaze reiterates that it guarantees no house winner would ever have to incur any costs whatsoever to remedy any historical planning issue. Omaze further guarantees that all house prizes are transferred to winners with good and marketable title." A North Norfolk District Council spokesperson said: 'At present we are waiting for an application to be submitted by the owners to try and regularise the current breaches of planning control. 'We are expecting an application to be submitted by the end of this month.'
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'I won a £6m mansion on Omaze - three months later I don't have the keys after complaint'
'I won a £6m mansion on Omaze - three months later I don't have the keys after complaint' Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, won the three-acre, seven-bedroom property in Norfolk on February 28 - but has not yet received the keys to the house The Omaze house in Norfolk that was won by Vicky (Image: Omaze / SWNS ) The winner of a £6 million Omaze home is still awaiting the handover of her new mansion nearly three months after securing the win in the competition draw. Former Miss Wales contender Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, shared her joy upon discovering she had secured the beautiful Larkfields residence in Norfolk this February, saying "an enormous weight had been lifted." This particular home set a record as the priciest house ever awarded in a UK lottery and contributed a whopping £4 million to Comic Relief. Yet beneath the idyllic surface, the property has a number of significant hitches. Big selling points like the tennis court and swimming pool—heavily featured in Omaze's advertising campaigns—apparently do not have planning consent. The stately home, inspired by the opulent coastal retreats of the Hamptons in Long Island, is also larger than its approved dimensions, reports the Mirror. Council authorities at North Norfolk District Council started an inquiry, sparked by a public grievance filed in March that alleged the building did not comply with its approved plans, as reported by the BBC. Victoria Curtis-Cresswell with husband Dale (Image: Mark Field Photography / Omaze / SWNS ) Omaze has acknowledged it will be seeking retrospective planning permission for the property. The firm maintains that such issues went undetected during initial inspections before they purchased it. Article continues below Whilst The Mirror has reached out for a statement, a representative from Omaze had previously informed the Mail that: "Omaze continues to work with North Norfolk District Council in relation to recommendations made regarding the property in Norfolk. Omaze has submitted a pre-application to the council and is submitting a retrospective planning application." The firm reaffirmed its commitment that winners of its house raffles would not have to deal with any costs related to past planning issues. It was emphasised that all houses won as prizes come with good and marketable title for the new owners. The company's spokesperson shared: "Omaze will transfer ownership of the property to the winner once all planning matters are resolved." Should the council officers decide to refuse the retrospective planning permission, the local authority may ask the firm to amend the property so it conforms to the original plans. Vicky, who had never owned a home before seizing the prize following her £10 ticket purchase, said she planned to sell the prize home in order to buy a property back in Wales. Vicky plans to sell the £6m home (Image: Omaze / SWNS ) She currently lives in Wales with her husband, Dale, aged 41, and their young daughter at the three-bedroom house of her in-laws. They were searching for rental accommodation when they struck luck with the win. "I was absolutely flabbergasted—my sister-in-law burst out crying. It was a mixture of pure shock and joy," Vicky told journalists in March. "Like a lot of people, it's fair to say times can be tough. We both work so hard, but things can still feel stretched some months. Winning this house feels like an enormous weight has been lifted." Article continues below The 5,000 sq ft estate features a summer house, an all-weather AstroTurf tennis court, furnishings valued at £165,000, and a cash sum of £250,000. North Norfolk District Council stated they were anticipating an application from the owners to attempt to "regularise the current breaches of planning control." The council expected the application to be submitted by the end of the month. The Mirror has contacted the council for a statement.
