Can bailiffs take control of goods and change locks on a business commercial premises?

Yes

Bailiffs can take control of goods by securing them by changing the locks to the premises containing them.^[1]

This method of enforcement carries risks for the bailiff. If the normal operation of the business that occupies the premises is disrupted, or goods not belonging to the Debtor are detained. The occupant can apply for injunctive relief.^[2]

Bailiffs must assess that risk before changing the locks to premises.^[3] The creditor is liable for failed enforcement by bailiffs acting on their behalf.^[4][5]

The owner of a disrupted business can apply to the court for interlocutory relief to reopen the premises to business,^[2] and can apply for costs.^[6]

^{[1] Paragraph 13(1)(a) of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[2] Section 4 of the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977
[3] Section 3 of the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977
[4] Paragraph 66(6)(b) of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[5] Paragraph 7 of the Taking Control of Goods. Nationals Standards. Published by the Ministry of Justice, 6 April 2013.
[6] Civil Procedure Rule 44 to 46}