Omaze Norfolk Mansion Faces Planning Rule Breach

A £6 million mansion in Blakeney, Norfolk, offered as a prize in an Omaze raffle, has breached planning rules according to the North Norfolk District Council. The property, set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, features additional outbuildings, a swimming pool, and a tennis court that were not included in the approved plans. The council initiated an investigation after an anonymous tip-off and will soon decide on potential enforcement actions, which could require modifications to the property. Despite the breaches, Omaze assures that the winner of the house, to be announced on BBC One's Red Nose Day, will not incur any costs for rectifying planning issues. The property, advertised heavily on TV and online, is part of a fundraising effort for Comic Relief, promising a minimum £1 million donation. The situation highlights the potential complications of large-scale prize draws when properties do not adhere to planning permissions.