The appropriate national authority or the regulator may cause a local inquiry to be held in a case where it is authorised by this Act to determine a difference, to make an order, to give a consent or approval or otherwise to act under such a provision.
Section 250 of the Local Government Act 1972 (power to direct inquiries) applies in relation to a local inquiry caused to be held by the regulator as it applies in relation to one caused to be held by the Secretary of State.