Lundy is an isolated and unique place, surrounded by and dominated by the ever-changing sea. Remote and undeveloped, it is a ‘sanctuary’ away from the mainland. Its seascapes are dramatic, with sheer cliffs rising out of the water, battered into dramatic shapes by the force of the Atlantic breakers. The desolate, windswept moorland is alive with the sounds of crashing waves and the cries of the sea birds. The island’s remoteness from 21st century life, and its sense of changelessness, is enhanced by the extraordinary richness of its history. This historic sites provide a tangible link with the island’s past, stretching as far back as prehistoric times.
Lundy is a small island (approximately 1km by 5km) located around 18km off the North Devon coast in the Bristol Channel.
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Planning Strategy
To protect the wild, exposed and generally unsettled character of Lundy, ensuring that any new development does not detract from these valued attributes. The island’s geology, cultural heritage and biodiversity are protected, celebrated and appropriately managed, and are able to meet the future challenges presented by climate change. People can continue to visit and enjoy the island, appreciating and understanding its historic character and the dynamic nature of the coast, without detriment to its habitats.
