Overview

• Vicky Curtis-Cresswell secured the £6 million Hamptons-style Larkfields villa in February through a £10 Omaze and Comic Relief raffle but has not received the keys.
• North Norfolk District Council opened an investigation in March after an anonymous complaint alleged the 5,000 sq ft house exceeded approved designs and that its tennis court and swimming pool lacked planning permission.
• Omaze has lodged a pre-application and is preparing a retrospective planning application to regularize the breaches, guaranteeing that the winner will not incur any costs.
• The council expects the retrospective application by the end of June and could enforce modifications or pursue demolition if permission is denied.
• Curtis-Cresswell remains unable to move in and plans to sell the property to fund a home purchase in Wales, while local agents warn unresolved planning issues may deter buyers and reduce its resale value.