A public hearing for a proposed development in the Calgary community of Springbank Hill is still going ahead on Tuesday after a judge ruled against a group of concerned citizens who are opposed to new townhomes in the community.

The residents were seeking a delay in a vote over a proposed development project from Augusta Villas to build 42 luxury townhouse units at 30 Elveden Drive SW. A Calgary judge shot down the ask on Monday, deferring to a public vote.

The group tells CityNews they have not had proper representation for a while, since they've been without a councillor in Ward 6 since last year.

Former councillor Richard Pootmans resigned in late 2024. Couns. Sonya Sharp, Courtney Walcott, and Kourtney Penner were assigned to monitor the area and be available to Ward 6 residents in his absence.

The residents say the development would bring in traffic congestion, cause parking issues in the community, and also cover the view of homes to the east.

The group was requesting an administrative delay until November, at which time the ward would have a councillor post-municipal election.

The ruling from the judge means city council will hold the public hearing and vote on Tuesday morning. In a town hall last week, Sharp, who is also running for mayor, said she is prepared to bring forward a motion for postponement.