If you don't want an instrument rating it's Articles 9/10 you need to follow: (edited for PPL/SEP)
Article 9
Condition for conversion of licences
2. The holder of the licence to be converted shall comply with the following minimum requirements for the relevant aircraft category:
(a) demonstrate knowledge of Air Law and Human Performance;
(b) pass the PPL (...) skill test, as relevant, in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (...);
(c) fulfil the requirements for the issue of the relevant class or type rating, in accordance with Subpart H;
(d) hold a medical certificate, as required and issued in accordance with Annex IV (Part-MED) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011;
(e) demonstrate language proficiency in accordance with FCL.055 of Annex I (Part-FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011;
(f) have completed at least 100 hours of flight time as a pilot.
Article 10
Conditions for acceptance of class and type ratings
A valid class or type rating contained in a licence issued by a third country may be inserted in a licence issued in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011, provided that the applicant:
(a) complies with the experience requirements and the prerequisites for the issue of the applicable type or class rating in accordance with Part-FCL;
(b) passes the relevant skill test for the issue of the applicable type or class rating in accordance with Part-FCL; 2.6.2020 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 170/5
(c) is in current flying practice;
(d) has no less than: (i) for aeroplane class ratings, 100 hours of flight experience as a pilot in that class; (...)
What this means in practice is, you go to a UK ATO and say you want to do an ICAO to UK PPL conversion.
You pass the 2 theory exams and do flight training as required. The ATO will issue you a Course Completion Certificate.
http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/...e03Enabled.pdf. This complies with the "taking account of any credit based on a recommendation from an ATO" phrase of Article 3(b) within CAP2024A000
Then pass a skills test with a UK examiner, he will issue you with a skills test report form SRG2128:
SRG2128: Examiner Report for PPL(A) Skill Test
Because you'll be claiming credits based on your ICAO licence, it will have to be verified using form SRG2142, which is now an online service:
https://apply.caa.co.uk/CAAPortal/se...l?formCode=TCV
Once you have it all, you can apply online for your UK PPL here:
https://www.caa.co.uk/General-aviati...ication-forms/
Bear in mind that documents submitted to the UK CAA must be certified. They are very particular about this. Read what they say about this carefully:
https://www.caa.co.uk/Commercial-ind...nts-certified/
If you're not sure about anything, give the CAA a call on
+443300221972 and also send them an email so that you have written proof:
[email protected]
EDIT: Corrected to Article 9/10 for conversions.