ln July 2010 l "invested" £3k in renewing my licence , in the hope of finding work. Type rating and l/R.
The detail of which could be amusing, but is certainly not relevent.
Didn`t work. ( yes, but have you flown the type within the last 6 months?)
On reading this thread l checked my jaa atpl to find that " this licence is to be re-issued not later than 05/02/2013".
If I am reading your post correctly, then I believe you will be okay... It appears it's just your license that has expired, not your IR credits.
If you look at the CAA website I think you'll find you need to fill in a SRG 1104 form plus the EASA conversion form plus proof of ICAO level 6 and they will issue you an EASA license AND RENEW your ATPL.
I think you lose the written ATPL credits if you don't renew your IR within
sevenyears.
Check the website and phone 01293 537700 - but make sure you phone at 9am sharp otherwise you'll be in a looong queue...!