Public Inquiries relating to the making of a gating order

6.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2) the council may cause a public inquiry to be held in relation to a proposed gating order.

(2) The council shall cause a public inquiry to be held if—

(a) the chief officer of a police force through whose police area the relevant highway passes;

(b) a fire and rescue authority through whose area the relevant highway passes;

(c) a NHS trust or NHS foundation trust through whose area the relevant highway passes; or

(d) a council through whose area the relevant highway passes,

objects to the proposed gating order.