Plans to build one of the world's largest offshore wind farms for up to 600 turbines have been supported by East Riding Council.
The Council's planning committee voted in favour of the development proposed by developers Forewind at Dogger Bank - 77 miles off the East Yorkshire Coast.
Forewind claims the farm could generate enough electricity to power up to 1.8m homes.
Energy Secretary Ed Davey will make a final decision on the scheme.
In a report on the Dogger Bank scheme presented to committee members, Planning chief Alan Menzies recommended they should not object to the proposal.
He said the project would provide "significant contributions to increased provision of renewable energy" and not have the visual impact of onshore schemes or those closer to coastlines.
Forewind has held public meetings around East Yorkshire as part of the company's consultation for the scheme.
It would connect into the national grid at an existing substation at Creyke Beck, near Cottingham.
The world's largest operational offshore wind farm is currently the London Array, which opened in July and comprises 175 turbines.
