Hello Steve,

I understand your concern.

Yes, if you are originally under regimen general, you can certainly apply for the ordinary Larga Duracion residence card besed on the fact you have legally resided in Spain for 5 years.

However, you will be in trouble, as there will be a lapse of time between the time the current card expired and the time the Larga Duracion UE card application has taken to be resolved, as during that period of time you are considered to be in an irregular situation.

I suggest you wait to know the outcome of your application, as it may be worth appealing the resolution if it is denied, depending on the legal grounds.

Regards,