Sjb1980 – yes his application went to Liverpool and it was a first application. I’ve applied for another 4 passports at the time I applied for his, and they all came back within 3 weeks, that was 1 adult renewal, 2 child’s renewals and 1 child first. His one has been over 11 weeks now, I haven’t seen any take as long as his. My renewal went to Liverpool and from them recieving documents it was approved within 8 days would have been quicker but I had to resubmit a photo.