you are correct the actual status is send us your documents I didn’t mean send us your old passport as a formal status and yes I sent the passport shortly after the renewal application.
I will admit that I am in a different position to most. I was in no rush when I sent the renewal ahead of possible holidays later in the year. I then found out a few days later I would have to travel with work (not someting I normally do any more).
Had I known I would have done a priority renewal or waited longer. I would have had the required 2 months remaining for the work trip but too late now!