Mustapha / Whopity
Thanks very much for the replies.
The CCC signatory did advise me and had the same view as yourselves, it's just that this was contrary to previous advice that I got from talking to my examiner before I started the process.
It seems that the implication of what you're saying, and is perhaps the bit that's been causing the confusion, is that I can renew my UK PPL(A) SEP rating with an examiner's signature, following a successful LPC, despite the fact that the LPC is conducted on an EASA aircraft i.e. it doesn't matter which SEP aircraft I do the LPC on, EASA or non-EASA. I'll then have a valid UK PPL(A) with which to fly non-EASA aircraft if I want to and I can then apply for the EASA licence.
Thanks again.