New exams for EASA PPL?

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Hi

I'm hoping for some help on an issue with applying for a new EASA PPL(A) licence. I'm currently finishing the training for the PPL and have done the seven old-syllabus JAR-FCL exams.

The new form SRG 1105A on the CAA website, however, together with the guidance in CAP 804, would suggest that there are now nine theoretical exams to pass:

Air Law
Human Performance
Meteorology
Comms
Principles of Flight
Operational Procedures
Flight Performance and Planning
Aircraft General Knowledge
Navigation

However, the various examiners I have asked at my and other flying clubs are only aware of the old seven exams. The suggestion was I try to apply with the old JAR-FCL form SRG\1105 with the seven exams signed off and see what happens!

I've tried to get an answer out of the CAA without success - anyone in a similar situation who has made any sense of the new application procedure?

Thanks