A legal challenge is being launched to proposals to build student flats near St James Park.
The flats would finance the replacement of the stand and other improvements.
But the St James Forum of local residents strongly oppose the six-storey blocks and is applying for a judicial review of Exeter City Council's decision to grant planning permission.
Could more Dartmoor car parks charge prices?
There are only a small number at present
MP frustrated over Torbay Hospital funding
Conservative and Labour governments both blamed for under-investment
Plans for affordable homes on Exeter County Hall site
Step forward expected
Teenager jailed for train station rape
He also sexually assaulted a girl on a train
Anger over planned Plymouth road closure
Traffic would be diverted to congested Deep Lane Junction
Cyclist in serious condition following hit and run
Bovey Tracey road closed for several hours
