Skilled worker dependant renewal and child - need separate application?

[london2378]

Hello,
I'm hoping someone can help me with this question.

I recently submitted my skilled worker dependant renewal application. My wife recently got ILR and I've renewed on that basis.
We also have a young child, born in the UK. He was not included on my partner's ILR application but I have listed him on my dependant renewal application. The form didn't ask many questions, just asked if there were any children I was "applying with". I've put his name, birthdate and passport number on the application. He already had a visa but it was about to expire soon. We are going to apply for citizenship but need to travel in the near future.
I was only charged the NHS fee for myself for 3 years.

My question is, does this application cover my child, or do I need to make a separate application for him? I have checked the guidance and haven't been able to find anything. The wording in the form is ambiguous- it says "Are any of [wife's name] children applying with you?".

Thanks for your help. If you know the answer please could you tell me where to find it in the guidance?

thanks again

[ywlgy]

That question is only to link your applications together.

If you have just paid application fee and IHS for 1 person, it means your child was not included and you need to make a separate one for the child.

[london2378]

Ok, thanks.
If I end up not doing the child's (wait for citizenship application instead), that shouldn't stop my application from being processed, will it?

[ywlgy]

Ok, thanks.
If I end up not doing the child's (wait for citizenship application instead), that shouldn't stop my application from being processed, will it?

No.

[ywlgy]

But you need to apply for the child's extension if you intend to travel together

[london2378]

yes, understood. Thanks.