Despite local opposition and a 1,700 petition objecting to the plans, five of the seven committee members were satisfied with the information provided by the officers.
Leader of the Isle of Wight council says the state-of-the-art scheme will put the Island at the forefront of green energy production and development in England and Wales.
OnTheWight asked the Isle of Wight council whether planning officers would consider extending the consultation period after residents continue to experience problems with documents not being available on the council's Website for over a week.
Flowersbrook is a very special part of the Isle of Wight and is looking gorgeous at the moment. Thanks to Les Lockhart for this shot he added to our Flickr Group.
Today is the last chance to have your say via the council's Website on the proposed onshore elements for the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre in Flowersbrook.
You have until close of business today to comment online about the onshore elements of the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre proposed at Flowersbrook in Ventnor.