A man's been remanded in custody after appearing before magistrates charged with making explosives at his Burnham home.

Philip Leonard's house on Beatty Way was cordoned off and nearby residents were evacuated as police arrested him last Friday, and a bomb disposal team was brought in to assess the danger.

It's alleged the 36 year old was making explosive substances for unlawful purposes since New Year's Eve - and he's due back in court next month.