Bexley Council will continue to monitor demolition works in Bexleyheath after bricks and other debris were pictured strewn across the pavement, with one resident claiming it to be "downright dangerous".

Following a successful application by Gillcrest Homes last July, the demolition of 61-63 Lion Road has recently begun with the intention of building five new apartments on the site.

However, nearby residents weren't happy with the condition the site was left in on Sunday after pictures showed large piles of rubble had spilled onto the nearby walkway as the safety railings had seemingly come down.

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After pictures were uploaded to a local Facebook group, some users expressed concern over the health and safety of passers-by and questioning the quality of the hoarding used.

When asked to comment on any action taken, a spokeswoman for the council said: "Our building control, highways and emergency planning officers attended the site on Sunday, as high winds had blown down fencing around the demolition site.

"The stability of the remaining structure was assessed and was not considered to represent a danger to the public.

"Our contractor carried out works to deal with risks to public safety, which included closing the footpath next to the site.

"We notified the Health and Safety Executive because they are responsible for following up with any construction site safety issues.

"The planning department is also considering whether there have been any breaches of planning permission.

"We will continue to monitor the site as the demolition works progress."

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The development will see five one to three-bedroom flats created when works finish.

This comes after an application to construct seven apartments on the same site was refused in 2015 over council concerns it would create an "intrusive, awkward and incongruous development" and that the quality of the proposed apartments would not be up to scratch for any future tenants.

The Health & Safety Executive has been contacted for an update.