Christine Stevens is deeply concerned about the impact of small-scale developments in Haslemere, coupled with large developments in neighbouring villages, on the town's road network and infrastructure. She is calling for experts from the two counties to work together.
The proposed developments at the King Edward VII Hospital in Midhurst and the former Syngenta site in Fernhurst have caused her the most concern, as well as "creeping" smaller-scale housing developments in Haslemere itself.
The King Edward VII Hospital, which is being redeveloped, has planning permission for 348 homes while proposals are in the pipeline for the former Syngenta site to have a revamped business park, a hotel and a large number of new homes.
"I want to examine the long-term issues relating to the very large development of the (Syngenta) site and the King Edward VII Hospital on the Haslemere road network and the parking and infrastructure problems that throws up," she said.
"We are already experiencing unprecedented planning creep - with applications such as Howberry, Tithe Barn and the Midhurst Road - and I am making very strong representations on these issues to Surrey's development control officers - especially in relation to the traffic implications.
"The West Sussex applications are of a much greater magnitude - with the (Syngenta) site possibly 359 residential units, a health clinic, a 260 bed hotel/conference centre, a retirement home and 2,238 sq metres of B1 office.
"While I am sure that some form of development will take place there, the issue for me and for Haslemere is to be in there during the early stages to talk about infrastructure.
"There is no doubt in my mind that large applications such as this will be marketed on their attractive proximity to Haslemere's good rail link to London.
"That means whether we like it or not, we have a stake in the issue.
"The town is already suffering from commuter overload - with cars parked in all the adjacent roads and insufficient car parking at the railway station.
"Added to this, we are currently undergoing a complete review of parking orders and we at Surrey are pressing for action on the issue of decriminalised parking enforcement now that Surrey Police has given up enforcing parking - aside from dangerous parking."
Mrs Stevens told The Herald that she is already pushing for road improvements to cope with existing problems in Haslemere but fears that without proper planning for the future, her efforts will be in vain.
"I am working with residents in Kings Road to try to find a solution to the rat-running that goes on there and the commuter parking," she explained.
"I am trying to ensure that the Tesco traffic lights keep Wey Hill moving - an issue that will become more important if Kings Road access becomes restricted - and I am trying to ensure that before the A3 tunnel is built, we have improved safety and reduced rat-running in Critchmere.
"Highways and transport are key issues, alongside new development. In an area like Haslemere, we have to accept that most people will continue to want to travel independently until public, mass transport becomes a viable, reliable and frequent option for all.
"That means that now is the time to take a very hard look at what the town needs in the future to stop a gridlock situation.
"I want to ensure we look at Haslemere itself and see where we need to say enough is enough. And I want to talk to our neighbour, West Sussex, to share with them the reality that large applications have direct impacts upon Haslemere's quality of life - and we should plan for them.
"This means talking about roads, parking, public transport options and other infrastructure - such as education and health facilities.
"People in Haslemere are getting worn down with the rate of change from planning applications. Government regulations would have us concreted over.
"Change is inevitable but related planning issues need pro-active resolution. I intend to start to bring partners together.
"This is not just about bricks and mortar, we need to negotiate solutions to help protect our quality of life.
"It's the difference between land planning in a vacuum and community strategy - where we look at the picture in the round - and look long term."