BIG CAT SIGHTING The Halton Roundabout in Chirk where a sighting of a big cat was reported. Image: Google StreetView (inset: a panther) PLANNERS have been urged to investigate a small area of woodland earmarked for development to make sure it is not part of the habitat of a panther or puma. It comes as a creature that witnesses believe was a big cat was spotted in Chirk and Oswestry. One of the sightings was near the Halton Roundabout in Chirk where outline plans for a development that would include a drive-thru coffee shop and charging area for electric vehicles have been submitted.