Just wanted to share my experience. I applied on 19th April for my daughters first child passport. I just received an email to say it has been approved and being printed. Her application took 4 weeks. It was at the Newport office. They did take a few days longer to update that they had received documents.
Application approved 12:23pm on 19 May 2022
Documents received 10:58am on 3 May 2022
Application received 9:08pm on 20 April 2022
Identity details received 9:08pm on 20 April 2022
Email sent to person confirming your identity 7:17pm on 19 April 2022
Ask someone to confirm your identity 7:11pm on 19 April 2022
Application submitted 7:11pm on 19 April 2022