According to local residents, the company aim to build two large houses on the site.
Frank Mulligan, who lives opposite the site on Upper Bourtree Drive said: “Everyone round here was lettered by the company who bought it, they gave details of what they intended to do with it.
“Firstly it is a relief that it’s been torn down as it was a fire hazard as well as attracted vandals.
“It is also a relief that it’s not going to flats as traffic congestion would be a problem round here.”
David Reid, of CrossReach, said: “The building was finally sold in September last year to a private individual.
“The church hadn’t used it for many years and it got to the stage where it was being attacked almost weekly by vandals. “
A spokesperson for South Lanarkshire Council said: “An application for building warrant for the demolition of the property was granted this week.
“However, the Building Standards Service had not been notified that demolition had taken place. We will now contact the owner to ensure a Certificate of Completion is sought.
“The service has not been involved with any public safety issues relating to this building since June 2011.”
The Reformer made several attempts to contact Seapines but were unsuccessful.
