Welcome Essexlad
Should have applied in 2003 ( as you mention you got ILR in 2002) as there was no test and fees were low. Anyway,
1. The HO says it takes 6 months. However, through NCS, I got it in 2 months. That too, becz I got the police verification request.
2.Depends how recent the CRB check is. But no harm in sending it.
3. Depends again on how recent your police report is but no harm. However, if applying through NCS, they may or may not accept this document as their training does not demand this.
4. I don't think you should mention this as you have not had a judgement against you or visited the court. Why complicate matters ?
5. I applied through NCS Wales. I hope someone can advise you about Barking but being around London, there are plenty of these. But the £70 they charged me was money well spent.
6. Yes, you have missed out one as told to me by NCS. Infact, this was the first question they asked. ' Do you have a letter from your employer about future job security ?' But then I applied through work permit. It may not effect you as you may have made the application through a different category but they DO like to know if a future citizen is gainfully employed or is likely to be a burden on their system.
The admin is M Fidan and you should be able to find him easily.
Hope all this helps
R Gupta