The nod for the development of the 32MW plant planned on Shoreham Port comes amidst protests from locals, who aver poisonous emissions from the plant would add up to high pollution in residential areas.
It secured the approval, which is subject to the payment of £40,000 towards air quality monitoring, establishing an apprenticeship scheme and using local labor and businesses.
Edgeley Green Power chief executive Mike Reynolds stated that the company scheduled the construction of the project by the end of 2013, after it secures a permit from the Environment Agency that regulates limits for emissions and noise.
"Projects such as this are important because they contribute to the security of energy supply and will create local jobs," added Reynolds.
The company expects to conclude the construction in 2015. The plant will use vegetable and plant oils and animal fats to produce bio-fuel.
Through this plant the company aims to meet the government biofuel sustainability criteria to secure tradable Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs).
