How to find land you can live & build on, how much we paid, planning permission Q&A + all our plans

How can you live on land & build your own tiny home? Answering all your questions about finding & buying land, how much we paid, planning permission and all our plans!
In todays video we sit down and answer our most common questions:
1. Where did you find the land for sale?
2. Why was it abandoned?
3. How big is the land?
4. What services does the land have?
5. Do you have planning to build on the land?
6. How much did you pay for the land?
7. How did you afford it to buy it outright?
8. Do you guys work/if so what do you do?
9. Can I buy or rent a plot off you or move onto your land in my campervan?
10. Why aren’t repairing the old caravans or selling them?
11. Are you planning to reopen it as a caravan park?
12. Why did you decide on Wales and this area in particular?
13. Where were you living before?
14. Why aren’t you using proper tools?
15. What breed is your dog? Is she a great dane?
16. What are your plans for the site?
About us: We're Jon & Emilie, a husband and wife, living in West-Wales with our dog Maggie. It's always been our goal to live within our means and be mortgage free, so we’ve just sold our house on Instagram and used all of our life savings to buy a 3 acre abandoned caravan park, so we can self build a tiny home.
Work with us: contact - [e-mail]
Support our build:
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Emilie: / lovaine_james
Jon: / jonjamesphoto
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Filmed on:
Canon 5d MK III
Anafi Parrot Drone
*PR product in video: Emilie's white dungarees gifted by Brixton:
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[@dawnoakley1776]

You shouldnt have to justify how you do things Your doing things to how you can afford it and theres absolutley nothing at all wrong with that Your doing a great job xx❤️

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Dawn 🥰 We're happy to be realistic about things and just share the reality of things/money etc xx

[@suzieq2958]

So agree! Just ignore the ones that seem to be angry!! People can be so judgemental. I also am binge watching your vids. Nice to see people in the UK working so hard for their dream!!! Keep on keeping on 💜💜💜

[@Coolagreen16]

OK, but I didn't see it like that - just helping others from their experience.

[@joannapocock6055]

Wow, I could listen to you guys all day long !! It is lovely to see two young people knowing what they want in life and prepared to work very hard to get it. I take my hat off to you both.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Joanna 🙂

[@taliandzelda5006]

the voices are really soothing aren't they. In America they are called radio voices.

[@BruceS42]

Ditto. When we were young, we worked hard, did things to improve our condition, etc., and these days we just keep hearing about how "young people today" don't do any of this. I love to see counterexamples. I look forward to progress, and success, and happiness in this.

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

The joy of being a natural grafter in a society of wingeing and bleating wet blankets is that without even lifting a finger, you're already out in front because this lot have recused themselves from the race of life before the start line. If anyone needs more persuading that this appalling waste of spermatozoa and gametes exists and thinks thus, I'd refer them to the majority of the questions in this very vid. A gentle reminder that ⅘ of the answers are to be had by simply watching the video.

[@SimonA-nz6yi]

Great couple, real drive, ambition and entrepreneurship. Enjoying watching the videos. Best of luck on your journey.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Simon 😊

[@robsoddjobs192]

Loving this channel. Watched about 65,000 hours of US cabin builds and off grid living 😂😂so great to see people from U.K. doing something like this.

[@elfred8821]

I downsized to a residential lodge by the beach in Devon. Downsizing and un complicating my life was a great feeling of freedom and I realised how little I needed in order to be happier. Great channel. I wish you all the best. ❤️

[@Road.to.recovery]

This is amazing. I have converted a van into a camper on a budget of £2.2k including the buying of the van and now we have a taste of the free life the next step is to have our own land. Yous guys are smashing it well done. Looking forward to watching through your vids. Much love and many blessings ❤️

[@CampOutWest]

wow what a bargin! Well done, so good you were able to get your van and renovate it in that price. Hope you are loving every second :)

[@aaronvallejo8220]

Great plan and huge project! You both have courage and strength to look through all that mess to see your beautiful future. Here in Canada, we bought a 1912 old but solid two story house for super, super cheap. It took a lot of time and sweat to gut it completely and fully re-insulate...which is on going. Definitely worth it as we only heat it now with two electric heaters. The natural gas heater in the basement is not needed except when -40C. Last spring after Russia invaded, I planted 80 potatoes, 4 fruit trees and 10 rhubarb around the property. I hope you do the same for food and economic security. I remember in 1993, we lived in Chester, Cheshire and times were tight. My mother organized us four boys with backpacks and we walked to picked up hundreds of pounds of windfall pears at Bishops high-school. We ate pear jam every day that year. Best of luck:)

[@danbrown162]

Literally just stumbled across this channel and already subscribed... Loving the honesty and genuine vibes you guys give. Also loving the tiny home venture and DIYING. Look forward to all the updates 🤙

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Dan :)

[@theindieprojects]

Brilliant! What a great project 😀

[@apegs4998]

KZbin royalty are here!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much for watching guys 😊 If you are ever in Wales, please come for a visit! We'd love to have you

[@abya2630]

Thanks for doing such an honest and personal video, especially about your finances. Its very encouraging and realistic that you can do this in the UK. All the best

[@JOEONTHEGOVAN]

Thanks for all the valuable info

[@Billythebubble]

Love your recycling rule, well done! Enjoying your journey so far

[@choiceblade]

Uuuuiuuugh, you guys are so cool! Love you plans, man. Balls out!

[@julzrouge369]

Thanks for sharing so open and honest. 😊

[@christabell-zc9rn]

I am so delighted I found your channel. So refreshing, thanx

[@deboras1802]

Bless you two. Your determination and work efforts are very impressive.

[@clairemartin3042]

I need more episodes… eagerly waiting for the renovation to start 😍

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Claire! Now weddings will start to slow down, renovations will soon be in full swing! Stay tuned 😁

[@clairemt3826]

looking forward to the next videos! thanks for the update.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Claire! Cannot wait for our chassis to arrive, so we can start our first tiny house build!

[@joantabb3062]

I love watching your videos. What an inspiration you are. You have much to be proud of.

[@ayearinthelifeofme8416]

Loving these videos - can’t wait to see more !!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much for watching :)

[@joannahart1604]

Amazing people. Amazing work so lovely too see. Thank you for sharing xX

[@bennybenoit754]

Just found your channel. Very impressed with your project and also how hard you guys are working on the side. Keep it up and look forward to watching your progress. 👍

[@markwillies7666]

I'm impressed.Good luck for the future.Watching in Cape Town.

[@suzannetodaro5494]

A true inspiration. New subscriber and will watch your progress happily, good luck. 😀

[@audreysutherland4739]

Fabulous! Thanks for sharing and good luck with all your plans x

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for watching Audrey :)

[@JamesRattray]

Lovely video, well done on finding your land. The UK has a demand for houses but it is so so hard for the individual to find land for their self build. You come across as being really together on this whole adventure, which is so so important. Good luck and thank you for sharing this with us.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Jay! We really can't believe we found it and it's actually ours after 2 years of searching! It really don't feel real. Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@robynshapcott5822]

You guys are fantastic !!! in a world where people cant be bothered - Love it thankyou

[@hendriksbd9782]

Love what you both are doing! Can’t wait for the next episode

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Hendrik :)

[@elizafeller8915]

These two are just absolute goals. I adore your lives. ❤

[@nicholafisher3243]

I am excited to see the rest of your journey, good luck xx

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you so much Nicola :) xx

[@marielaboissiere4100]

Brilliant you two!!

[@thepalefox]

Great video. Thank you! I particularly love the fact you created side hustles to keep generating an income.

[@sue3028]

Can’t wait for your next videos. Well done guys

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Sue! 🙂

[@andrewhyde8934]

A new favorite little channel. You are doing my dream!

[@jaybrightwater4055]

So happy for you guys! Living the dream!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Jay 😊

[@cartierdelcastillo5407]

Watching from Nashville, Tennessee in the USA. Cheering you on and wishing you continued success on your ambitious project. I know you’ll make it beautiful!

[@stantheman5163]

Well done! I enjoy watching people problem solving and making do with available resources. Your dog is a sweetheart!

[@chriswalters6434]

Great content guys!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for watching Chris :)

[@DJ-uk5mm]

Love it. You dudes have just got yourselves a new sub. 😄👍👏

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much D J!

[@jameskane9074]

Nice video and great advice on what to look out for when looking at land!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks James! Who knew facebook would be where we would find our dream land!

[@-_-11k52]

What a great story 😊 thanks for sharing ❤

[@lianegordon971]

Sounds great. All the best to you both.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Liane 😊

[@paulrichards2350]

Great Q&A, really looking forward to seeing the land come on👍🏻

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Paul! Excited to show you what Jon's been clearing on the land!

[@sharonjones7929]

Great q&a, I'm enjoying following your progress.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Sharon :)

[@MrPhilbrooke]

So glad I came across your channel guys , I wish you all the luck in your new exciting venture and look forward to following your further escapades. 😀

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Phil 😀

[@Limary787]

I’m so happy I found your channel! Your plans are amazing! I love your approach on the renovation and recycling. Here fore your journey.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Limary!

[@awalls6834]

Fab video guys!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Liss! xxx

[@calleiza12]

Applaud your honesty and the hard work that you’ve taking on board!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Don!

[@garrywhitehurst5764]

Loving your enthusiasm, great content.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for watching Garry! xx

[@waynebaldycanning]

Loving the channel - just caught up with all the videos. Looking forward to the next one. Excited to see how things develop on your land

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Wayne 😊

[@erickendall8755]

You have done amazing can't wait for the next video

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Eric!

[@MattyCanny]

You definately are doing it the best way! Congrats to you both. Can't wait to see where your journey takes you.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Matt :)

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

Well you have certainly answered all my questions, thankyou very much. I can sit back now and enjoy the series and looking forward to seeing what you first cabin is going to look like as you build it. All the best Chris

[@mrmrswalterjobjr4188]

Thank you taking time from your busy schedule to answer questions.

[@CampOutWest]

More than welcome! We can't wait to do more Q&As

[@oldgeezer3269]

very cool Thank you for the info and good luck to you 👏👏

[@DarrenSpill]

Awesome guys, loving your life plan and hard work. Can’t wait for the next episode on your project.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much! P.s Otters are one of our favourite animals! haha!

[@user-zv6ff9fs9j]

Just found you guys and currently binge watching your videos!!! We have had a caravan on Anglesey for nearly 30 years and it gives us such a sense of peace every time we visit. If only we were younger.....!

[@annawarren6609]

Have you thought about using some of the area as an outdoor wedding venue? Alot can be sculpted with your existing forest, build an outdoor bar from palets etc. Also, are you building a barn/warehouse on site so that you no longer have to rent from the council?

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Anna, lovely idea, we wouldn't want to run weddings on our land and as we are at the end of a residential street and have lovely neighbours, we wouldn't want to annoy them with wedding music/partying etc we're happy just capturing weddings, rather than hosing them 😊 within our planning, we are aloud to have 3 garages on our land (one for each residential park home) so our goal will be to stop renting the warehouse and move our warehouse in our garages on the land xx

[@tonyworrall7379]

Exciting plans. I'm looking forward to following your adventures.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Tony :)

[@karlgt9989]

Love your plans for this space, great progress so far, looking forward to the seeing the cabin being built and the future progress

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Karl! We've just ordered our chassis base for the first cabin build, it should arrive this week! So excited for it to arrive so we can start work! 😊

[@gallopingg1]

you guy's deserve all the good luck in the world, great team work, stay safe warm and good health, surrey.

[@martynbuzzing3327]

Makes perfect sense 👌 Good luck. I'll be watching with interest.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Martyn!

[@samdub]

What a great life project you guys have embarked on! Very interested in this and looking forward to seeing more videos and updates in the future!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Sam!

[@arthurkettle3010]

Excellent Q&A....great little channel.... already hooked!👍

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Arthur!

[@apegs4998]

Great video guys

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for watching :)

[@juliegeorge8533]

Total respect folks! Delighted to have found your vlogs. Very best wishes.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Julie xx

[@ednahawkesworth7551]

I’ve watched all your vlogs so far and I can’t wait to see how you get on with your land. Your plans sound really exciting 🤩

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Edna 😊

[@cherriemater]

So impressed with your candor, especially with question #14. ❤ Love, love, love Miss Maggie 😊🤩😍🥰 (You guys are nice, too!)

[@andreacullen770]

Just found your channel. You two are a force to be reckoned with!! What a set of skills and vision you have. Can’t wait to see the progress and all of it. Cheers!!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Andrea 😊 x

[@delboy9904]

What a fantastic channel. I have just subscribed. Good luck on ur project, i am looking forward to watching future videos

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much John ☺️☺️

[@Kelly4bobs-kh9ch]

Two driven individuals, top drawer! I take my HAT off to you 😀

[@nieldavies]

I've just subscribed and am looking forward to following you on your journey.

[@HiImChase]

Just found you guys, but loving watching your adventure unfold! all the best with the site!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Chase 😊

[@l9jjp]

What a lovely couple so motivated and driven to achieve their goal .. so many young people could learn so much form you both .fantastic

[@NicholasEJones]

Great story so far guys, inspirational!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Nicholas :)

[@lewisgardner1660]

Just found your channel, it’s like a breath of fresh air to watch you both, looking forward to seeing your progress on your property👍🏻👍🏻

[@CampOutWest]

Oh thank you so much Lewis :)

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

You had an absolute touch with finding that site! I laughed when you said you would build your first cabin in time for Christmas, everything takes 3 or 4 times longer than you think. Touring caravan life isn't fun 😂

[@CampOutWest]

hahhah! Wishful thinking! Little did we know 😂😂😂

[@kimanzaldorusso652]

love everything about this !

[@michaelwhitley2081]

Well done you both!! People have no idea the graft it takes to do this kind of project, but it’s worth it. Just keep telling yourselves!! I’m a new subscriber so it must be working… looking forward to your progress!

[@swhiting100]

So well done. It's a real slog sorting such things. Blimey!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Sophie! We've got a lot of work ahead but we're so excited!

[@Eliza-wj3ft]

Amazing, lovely to see!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Eliza! 🙂

[@chrisware8585]

Look forward to glamping with you...... well done, full respect

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Chris, we look forward to it, thanks for the support.

[@bergeracvandamme]

What a great backstory. Respect. You deserve every success.

[@CampOutWest]

First time sitting down and doing a Q&A - we are getting more used to talking to the camera video by video haha! It felt nice to tell our journey of how we got here :) thanks for watching!

[@mk1photography62]

Lovely video and very impressed with your dedication to the project and your businesses

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much for watching Mark! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@TomSamurai]

Looking forward to seeing your progress!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Tom :)

[@sorosfox3801]

Well done guys!! Really pleased the land has gone to a couple with local roots (not that I'm from Wales or anything). Can't wait to see what you do with it. Thanks for your transparency and all the very best.

[@h_scott94]

Can’t wait to see how you two progress with this dream project 😍😍 wish we lived closer to lend a hand and tools.

[@CampOutWest]

Oh thanks Hannah! Can you imagine, we could let our pups off to play in the fields together while we're working, they'd have the best time haha! xxx

[@patriciabrown8301]

Good luck to you both looking forward to watching your progress on your land sounds nice wat you have planed

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Patricia!

[@Divinefemininemiracles]

Great thanks. Here's to us all manifesting our dream land and life empowered and free! 🙌

[@CampOutWest]

Yes! We are big believers in manifesting! It will happen 🥳

[@Divinefemininemiracles]

@@CampOutWest 🥳

[@276tracey]

Thanks for sharing your future plans.... wishing you every success in clearing the land.. lots of hard work... But well worth the effort.thanks for sharing your journey

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you so much Tracey :) xxx

[@brassedoff2437]

Very interesting Q & A. Brilliant to find land with permissions like that. Good luck with it all.

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@johnscarpetsestablished1983]

wow what an amazing couple you are, such a risk you took, but you both have the urge to move forward,so yet again welldone,

[@stevesmith3990]

Just discovered your channel, wow you two are brilliant, well done for what you've achieved so far.

[@KerrySteuart]

I love your journey, thank you for sharing your story.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Kerry 🙂

[@CoffeeFuelledAdventures]

Was great finding out more about you guys and your plans and story! Love how to diversified during the pandemic, being a Professional Photographer myself, I know how tough it was. Can't wait to see what you do with the land!!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much! I hope work has picked up for you also post lockdown! It's was a tough 2 years for sure haha! Can't wait to share with you what we get to here next!

[@clairesunflower3544]

great story : ) thanks for sharing

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Claire 🙂

[@imeldadiaz4164]

Just found your channel today, great to see ppl doing this in the UK, makes it feel more realistic for me.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Imelda :)

[@DavidSuttoninSpain]

How fresh and interesting this video is, I admire your courage and ideas and look forward to seeing more of this enterprise, thank you for sharing.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much for watching David and for taking the time to comment 😊

[@Mariekennedy7478]

You two are So Lovely❤ Best of Luck! Can’t wait to see what You do❤

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Marie :)

[@jameskirby5386]

Wow, all sounds great. Thank you so much for sharing. Would love to come and stay

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks James! We can't wait for when we are ready for visitors! 😊