A MOTHER who lives in a block of flats in Andover has said she feels trapped inside her home due to ongoing flooding in the block's car park. 

Sharon Wingrove, 57, has lived at Arundel Court for around 16 years and has become increasingly frustrated at the situation.

She has several health issues and has a walking stick and told the Advertiser that the water makes it nearly impossible to come out of her house.

​She said: "I feel like I'm being imprisoned and isolated within my own home and this problem is just going on and on.

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"I think it's bad because this puddle literally covers the car park and goes over to an electric box."

In a cry for help, she contacted Aster Housing Association because it manages the building.

A spokesperson said the area is managed by Compton Property Management but the company has since denied the claims.

"The welfare of our customers is important to us and we're in regular contact with Compton Property Management, who holds responsibility for the car park, on this issue," the Aster spokesperson said.

The Advertiser has been informed that Compton has discussed the matter with the freeholder and manager for a nearby scheme.

A spokesperson said there is a car park for this neighbouring scheme and residents are also suffering flooding issues. Despite this, the management company understands that the flooding is caused by "faulty drains which are not situated within either development".

A spokesperson for Hampshire County Council who is responsible for cleaning the drains said the car park is not near to the public highway and it's unlikely the flooding is related to highway drainage.

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"However, a Highways officer will request a meeting with the car park landowner, Aster, to discuss the issue and look to establish a way forward," a spokesperson added.

The spokesperson also said that drainage cleaning works have been carried out in the area in recent months.

Sharon has become increasingly concerned with the winter coming and the weather turning colder.

"When it comes to winter I am dreading it because I am going to be isolated and I won't even be able to come out the house for a hospital or doctor's appointment. There is no way I am coming out of this building if the water has frozen to ice," she added.

Town councillor Mark Farren, who has been helping Sharon deal with the problem is frustrated that she is not getting more help.

"I will continue to try and work with Sharon and other residents until the issue is resolved," he added.